Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce served over herb-infused rice, perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (dill, basil, or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, let simmer for 2 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat in the creamy sauce.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve creamy shrimp over herb rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Use red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Substitute half the cream with chicken broth for a lighter sauce.
- Cauliflower rice works as a low-carb alternative.
- Add a soft-boiled egg on top for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
