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Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Rice

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Prepare a fast and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl over rice. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich garlic butter sauce perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice according to package directions and keep it warm.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth (or water) and lemon juice. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute until it thickens slightly.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp completely in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 30 seconds just to reheat.
  7. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the garlic butter shrimp and spoon any remaining sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For perfectly cooked shrimp, cook them just until they turn pink and curl slightly. Overcooking makes them rubbery.
  • You can add 1/4 cup of frozen peas or steamed broccoli florets to the skillet during the last minute of cooking for added vegetables.
  • Serve with a wedge of fresh lemon on the side for an extra bright flavor.

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