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A quick, comforting yet elegant weeknight meal featuring tender shrimp glazed in garlic butter over fluffy herb-speckled jasmine or basmati rice, topped with a creamy Parmesan herb sauce.

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw, large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Splash of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil, or thyme), chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry. Use raw, peeled, deveined large shrimp.
  2. Cook jasmine or basmati rice according to package directions.
  3. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and keep warm.
  4. Finely mince garlic.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add a splash of olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet.
  7. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  8. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet.
  9. Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
  10. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
  11. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  12. In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  13. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
  14. Add freshly grated Parmesan and whisk until the sauce is smooth and cheese has melted.
  15. Stir in chopped fresh herbs and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  16. Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  17. Spoon herb rice into bowls.
  18. Ladle creamy herb sauce over the rice.
  19. Top rice with the garlic butter shrimp.
  20. Garnish with extra chopped herbs if desired.

Notes

Use raw shrimp rather than pre-cooked for better texture and flavor., Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and curl., Fresh garlic gives much better flavor than garlic powder., Stir cream sauce constantly to prevent curdling and keep it smooth., Add fresh herbs at the end to maintain brightness and fresh flavor., Serve immediately, as sauce thickens when cooled., For dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil, and heavy cream with coconut milk., Dried herbs can be used but reduce quantity to one-third of fresh herbs., If sauce is too runny, simmer longer or add extra grated Parmesan to thicken.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: Approx. 450 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 22 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g per serving
  • Protein: 28 g per serving