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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice: A Quick Flavor Dive!

A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in garlic butter, served over a bed of white rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Serve the garlic butter shrimp over the cooked white rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute the white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.

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