Ingredients
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup Minute rice (or use dry rice, cooked according to package directions)
- For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 to 16 ounces extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to the directions on the box.
- Make the Garlic Butter: While the rice cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Lower the heat if it starts to brown too quickly.
- Cook the Shrimp and Add Rice: Stir in the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, or until they turn pink, stirring frequently. Once the shrimp is cooked, add the prepared rice to the skillet and mix well.
- Make It Creamy: Add the parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Pre-peeled and deveined shrimp will save time.
- Be mindful of cooking the shrimp. They cook quickly and should be pink and opaque when done. Overcooking can make them rubbery.
- Avoid burning the garlic while making the garlic butter, as burnt garlic has a bitter taste.
- You can substitute quinoa, couscous, or pasta instead of rice if preferred.
- For extra heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
