Description
Succulent shrimp in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, served over your favorite grains for a comforting, flavor-packed bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully thawed for proper cooking.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, without letting it brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in an even layer. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until pink on one side, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stir well. Let it simmer for 1 more minute to combine the flavors.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp over a bowl of cooked rice or quinoa and top with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender. For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 15–20 minutes before cooking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic butter, rice bowl, easy dinner, seafood