Description
Garlic butter shrimp wkdn dinner with rice side savory fast skillet rec for busy nights zesty sauce bright herbs family favorite Ready in 20 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice (leftover rice works best for fluffy texture)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1/2 cup thawed peas or bell pepper strips
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. A dry surface ensures a good sear and juicy shrimp.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30–45 seconds until the garlic is fragrant, not browned.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. If you’re adding peas or peppers, toss them in now and cook 2–3 minutes until they’re crisp-tender. Stir in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. If the rice seems dry, splash in a little broth or water to loosen.
- Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat with the garlicky butter and warmed rice. Squeeze in lemon juice, sprinkle the zest, and fold in the parsley. Cook 1–2 minutes more to heat through and marry the flavors.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and chili heat. You want bright, buttery, and just a touch garlicky with the lemon glow.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. The shrimp should stay tender, and the rice should glisten with butter and garlic.
- Prep Time: 0 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 calories per serving
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp and rice, one-pan dinner, weeknight dinner, seafood, butter sauce, lemon parsley
