Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Thomas Baker

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner

This garlic butter shrimp and rice dish is a simple recipes perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It makes for a great weeknight meal or family dinner, featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with fluffy rice and parmesan for a creamy finish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 326

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Minute rice you can use dry rice or well just cook it according to the package directions
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp peeled and deveined tails on or off
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
shredded parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Method

Start by cooking the rice according to the package instructions.
While the rice cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic. Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic becomes golden but not burnt.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir often, cooking until the shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the cooked rice, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.
Pour in the parmesan cheese, skim milk, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and heated through.
Remove from heat, then sprinkle additional parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality shrimp that are peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are thawed properly before cooking. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture—they're ready when pink and opaque. Take care not to burn the garlic while preparing the garlic butter to keep the flavor balanced. You may add scallops or white fish for some variation, or serve over quinoa, couscous, or pasta if preferred. For a spicy touch, toss in some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.