Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is a delightful dish that brings together tender shrimp and a velvety garlic sauce served over a fluffy bed of rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, youβll find it becomes a go-to favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sautΓ© minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream and stir in garlic powder. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper. Toss cooked rice into the skillet until well coated.
- Serve in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. If you prefer a lighter dish, reduce the amount of cream used.