Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of garlic butter shrimp served atop a bed of fragrant jasmine or basmati rice. This elegant dish is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired aromas and is sure to impress your dinner guests.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- To assemble the stack, pack about 1/2 cup of warm cooked rice into a small bowl or ramekin. Press gently, then invert onto a plate.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then remove from heat.
Spoon several garlic butter shrimp over the top, allowing some of the buttery sauce to drizzle over the rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir sautéed spinach or peas into the rice.
- You can make the rice ahead of time and reheat before assembling.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice stack with shrimp
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
