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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
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt, black pepper, to taste Salt and black pepper (Seasoning)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional) (Optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cooking cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth or seafood stock
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 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 over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Sear 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
  • Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Optional: whisk in flour for thickening.
  • Add chicken broth and cream, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning.
  • Return shrimp to the pan, toss in sauce, and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve over rice garnished with parsley or lemon.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use fresh Parmesan and high-quality cream.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: creamy, garlic, shrimp