Creamy garlic shrimp with rice
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice that is rich, buttery, and full of flavor. Juicy shrimp in a silky garlic parmesan sauce served over fluffy rice for the perfect easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
(Optional) Whisk in flour and cook briefly to form a light roux.
Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over warm rice and garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp; they cook quickly and can become rubbery.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
Adjust chili flakes for desired spice level.
Flour is optional but helps thicken the sauce.
Substitute rice with pasta or cauliflower rice for variation.
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