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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Herbed Rice

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A rich and comforting dish featuring tender shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce served over fragrant herbed rice. Perfect for an easy yet elegant meal packed with flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 500 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, butter, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff and stir in fresh herbs.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add shrimp, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and Italian herbs until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat. Add lemon juice and parsley.
  9. Serve the creamy shrimp over herbed rice.

Notes

  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
  • Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter sauce.
  • Swap rice with quinoa or couscous for variety.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
  • Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.

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