Description
A delicious and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp with garlic butter and rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Stir in the rice and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg