Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is a quick 30-minute dinner bursting with flavor. Succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over herbed rice — perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends. Keywords: creamy shrimp bowl, garlic butter shrimp, herb rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add lemon juice for brightness.
5. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
6. In a separate bowl, mix parsley and basil into cooked rice. Fluff with fork and season to taste.
7. Serve shrimp over herb rice and garnish with extra herbs or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor.
Do not overcook shrimp; it should remain tender.
Add a splash of cream when reheating to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg