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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice

A luxurious yet quick 20-minute dinner featuring seared shrimp in a rich garlic butter cream sauce served over fluffy white rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 1 cup white rice jasmine or basmati
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Shrimp & Sauce
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or paprika
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Pot (for rice)
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice and cook with water and salt in a medium pot. Simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
  5. Pour in heavy cream and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with parsley.
  8. Serve immediately alongside the cooked white rice.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are completely dry before searing to get a good crust.