Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe
A delicious and comforting Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl featuring tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served over fluffy jasmine rice tossed in a rich, creamy herb sauce with parmesan, parsley, and dill. Perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Shrimp and Aromatics
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Rice
Creamy Herb Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Cook the Rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions until fully cooked. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Herb Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the grated parmesan cheese and whisk continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the chopped parsley and dill into the creamy sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the cooked jasmine rice into serving bowls. Pour the creamy herb sauce over the rice and top with the garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the bowl is hot and creamy for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried can be substituted with about one-third of the amount.
- To make this dish lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
- If you prefer less spice, omit the chili flakes.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid toughness.
- Leftover creamy sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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