Easy Shrimp And Rice (Printable Format)
Tender shrimp in rich garlic butter sauce with creamy rice. Simple, satisfying, and quick to prepare.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ For the Shrimp
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Cooking Shrimp
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
→ For the Rice
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups water or chicken broth
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Salt, to taste
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a medium saucepan, combine long-grain white rice, water or chicken broth, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and keep covered to steam.
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Pat the shrimp dry, then season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and heat through for about 1 minute. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve the creamy garlic butter shrimp over the steamed rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning to taste. If using pre-cooked shrimp, reduce skillet cooking time to prevent rubbery texture.