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Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl

Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl: A Cozy Delight

Enjoy a delicious Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter unsalted
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati Rice can substitute with quinoa
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; can use nutritional yeast as a dairy-free alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Flakes optional
For the Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions. Bring water to a boil, add salt, stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink and opaque (1-2 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt butter. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir occasionally. Whisk in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in chopped parsley and dill, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sauce cook for another minute.
  5. Divide the fluffy rice into serving bowls, ladle sauce over the rice, and top with sautéed shrimp. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze separately for up to 2 months.

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