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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice Skillet

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Make a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, cooked together with rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old works well)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, lemon juice, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix well to coat the rice evenly with the sauce. Heat the rice through for about 3 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce and heat through for 1 minute. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked rice to significantly reduce the total cooking time for this skillet meal.
  • For added flavor and color, add 1/2 cup of frozen peas or diced bell peppers when you add the chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, increase the lemon juice to 2 tablespoons.

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