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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring succulent medium to large shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a hint of white wine and lemon juice, served over fluffy long-grain rice. The dish balances richness with bright acidity and aromatic herbs, making it an irresistible and comforting seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large, fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Butter Sauce

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional, e.g., Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (or Basmati/Jasmine)
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Prepare the Shrimp: While rice cooks, pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and promote browning.
  3. Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Melt butter until shimmering, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add White Wine (Optional): Pour white wine into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce and evaporate alcohol, deepening the sauce’s complexity and acidity.
  5. Cook the Shrimp: Place seasoned shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink, opaque, and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper sautéing; cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley: Remove skillet from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the garlic butter sauce and add brightness and freshness.
  7. Serve: Spoon cooked rice into serving bowls and top with the garlic butter shrimp and sauce. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best aromatic flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for this recipe.
  • Drying shrimp before cooking prevents watery sauce and ensures better browning.
  • White wine is optional but adds excellent depth; substitute with more chicken broth if preferred.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference or omit for no spice.
  • Long-grain rice is recommended for fluffy, separate grains, but Basmati or Jasmine also work well.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy shrimp tender and rice warm; leftovers can be refrigerated but shrimp may toughen upon reheating.

Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Shrimp and Rice, Quick Seafood Dinner, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Garlic Shrimp, One-Pan Dinner

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