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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and easy creamy garlic butter shrimp recipe served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, salt, and 1 tbsp butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
  7. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using), return shrimp to the skillet, and toss to coat.
  8. Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh shrimp. Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes as desired.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: shrimp, creamy, garlic, pasta, quick dinner