Creamy garlic butter shrimp and herb rice Recipe

Here’s a delicious, restaurant-style Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp served with Herb Rice—a cozy, flavor-packed dish perfect for dinner in under 30 minutes.

🍤 Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Herb Rice

🧄 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

For the Herb Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati work well)

• 2 cups water or broth (vegetable or chicken)

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (like parsley, dill, basil, chives, or a mix)

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

🥄 1. Cook the Herb Rice:

1. Rinse rice under cold water.

2. In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add rice, butter/oil, and salt.

3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

4. Turn off heat, let sit 5 mins. Fluff with a fork.

5. Stir in chopped herbs and lemon zest.

🍤 2. Make the Shrimp:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.

2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp butter, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Stir in lemon juice, return shrimp to the skillet, and toss to coat.

🍽️ 3. Serve:

Plate the herbed rice and spoon the creamy garlic shrimp on top. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and a wedge of lemon.

🔄 Optional Add-ins:

• A handful of spinach or baby kale stirred into the sauce

• A pinch of chili flakes for heat

• Sub half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version