Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines juicy shrimp with aromatic garlic butter and fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make and even easier to clean up!
Ingredients
- Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21/25 count)
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic, minced (6-8 cloves)
- Long-grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully thawed and pat them very dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast the Rice: Add the uncooked long-grain white rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to coat the grains in butter and garlic.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly and cook undisturbed for 15-18 minutes.
- Rest the Rice: After cooking, remove the skillet from heat and let it rest with the lid on for another 5 minutes.
- Combine and Finish: Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the reserved shrimp, add fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley or chives. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the dish fresh off the stove!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: To ensure tender shrimp, avoid overcooking them. Pat the shrimp dry before searing for better texture. Fresh garlic is essential for flavor, and a tight-fitting lid is crucial for properly steaming the rice.