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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl with Jasmine Rice and Parsley.

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls

This Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl is a 30-minute Mediterranean-style dinner featuring succulent seared shrimp in a silky lemon-garlic cream sauce. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s the ultimate restaurant-quality meal for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice cooked
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Lemon juiced and zested
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 2 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Simmer for 3 mins until slightly thickened.
  4. Combine: Return shrimp to the pan, add lemon juice, and toss to coat.
  5. Serve: Divide rice into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Shrimp Tip: If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes and pat bone-dry to ensure a golden sear.
  • Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of chicken broth. If too thin, simmer for an extra 2 minutes.
  • Dairy Swap: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt but whisk it in off the heat to prevent curdling.