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A close-up view of creamy garlic shrimp served on a bed of rice, garnished with parsley.
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice rich, buttery, and full of flavor

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Dairy & Oils

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cooking cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth or seafood stock

Cheese & Seasonings

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Herbs

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in flour if using.
  • Add chicken broth and cream, simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Return shrimp to pan, toss in sauce, cook 1-2 minutes. Serve over rice garnished with parsley or lemon.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, whisk in flour after sautéing garlic.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: creamy, garlic, shrimp