Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl is a delightful and indulgent dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, all served over your choice of rice or pasta. This meal is perfect for any occasion, offering a luxurious yet simple culinary experience that will impress your family and friends. With fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a satisfying dinner ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure shrimp are thawed and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque; remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and return the shrimp to coat in the sauce; cook on low for another minute.
- Serve shrimp over rice or pasta, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg