Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add remaining butter and lemon juice. Stir until butter melts and coats the shrimp.
- Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve garlic butter shrimp over a bed of cooked white rice.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save even more time—just reduce the cooking time accordingly.