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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Skillet Bowl with Bold Flavors

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A quick and flavorful skillet dish combining succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, and bold garlic butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (Choose medium to large-sized shrimp for a tender, juicy bite.)

Dairy

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Melts into a luscious sauce.)

Produce

  • 4 cloves Garlic (Fresh garlic is key to that bold flavor.)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Brightens the sauce.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Adjust to taste for mild heat.)

Grains

  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice (Fluffy and light.)

Broth

  • 2 cups Chicken broth (Infuses rice with flavor.)

Oils

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Used for sautéing.)

Herbs & Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped (For garnish.)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Adds sweetness and acidity.)
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale (Adds nutrients.)

Instructions 

  • Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, and cook until pink.
  • Stir in rice, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer until rice is tender.
  • Mix in cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until wilted.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp