Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice
Elegant yet incredibly fast, this 20-minute meal combines succulent pan-seared shrimp with a decadent garlic cream sauce and fluffy, herb-infused jasmine rice.
🍤 The Fast-Track to a Gourmet Dinner
This creamy garlic butter shrimp bowl is the ultimate solution for those nights when you want a restaurant-quality meal without the wait. The combination of rich butter and heavy cream creates a sauce that perfectly highlights the sweetness of the shrimp. If you are a fan of bold, garlic-forward meals, you must try our garlic chicken alfredo.
When working with shrimp, timing is everything. For professional advice on how to avoid overcooking seafood, Serious Eats recommends searing on high heat for no more than two minutes per side to maintain a snappy texture.
✨ What Makes This Bowl Epic
📋 Recipe at a Glance
🥣 Ingredients
The Shrimp & Sauce
- 🍤1 lb Large Shrimp — Peeled & deveined
- 🧄6 cloves Garlic — Minced
- 🥛1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 🧈3 tbsp Butter — Unsalted
The Fragrant Herb Rice
- 🍚1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
- 🌿1 tbsp Fresh Parsley — Chopped
- 🥣3 cups Chicken Broth
- 🧂1 tsp Dried Thyme
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Infuse the Rice: Boil jasmine rice in chicken broth with dried thyme. Once all liquid is absorbed, fluff the rice and fold in fresh parsley. This rice base is even more aromatic than the rice used in our sticky garlic chicken bowls.
- Sear the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and red pepper flakes. In a large skillet, sear in 1 tbsp butter for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan.
- Simmer the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Combine: Add the shrimp back into the creamy garlic sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve: Spoon generous portions of shrimp and sauce over the herb-infused rice.
💡 Expert Cooking Tips
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary to ensure they sear rather than steam.
- Sauce Thickness: If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of pasta water or broth to thin it out.
- Internal Link: For a heartier seafood feast, serve this alongside our glazed meatloaf for a diverse family-style dinner.
📊 Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Total Fat | 24g |
| Carbs | 44g |
Tender Shrimp and Fragrant Herb Rice
Pat shrimp dry and cook them briefly over medium-high heat until opaque; overcooking makes them rubbery. Add garlic butter near the end so the garlic remains fragrant. Rinse rice, use measured liquid, and rest it covered before adding fresh herbs.
- Thaw shrimp safely in the refrigerator.
- Keep raw seafood separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within three days.
Also try our air-fryer salmon, pescatarian dinner, or quinoa bowl.
🎯 Final Thoughts
This creamy garlic butter shrimp bowl is proof that you don’t need a lot of time to eat well. The brightness of the herb rice cuts through the richness of the garlic cream beautifully, much like the balance found in our savory beef stew.
Whether it’s a quick Wednesday dinner or a weekend treat, this bowl will quickly become a favorite in your household. Explore our Full Dinner Collection for more inspiration!
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