Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich and aromatic garlic cream sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. The creamy sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp, creating an irresistible meal that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With its versatility, you can easily customize this dish by serving it over pasta or zoodles for a low-carb option. Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience with this satisfying seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp; cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream; let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork. Serve shrimp over rice and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg