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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice is a fast, comforting dinner made with juicy shrimp simmered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce and served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: American / SeafoodCourse: Main CourseMethod: StovetopKeyword: Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Rice
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Shrimp
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp paprika optional
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions using water or broth. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
  3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Season sauce with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook briefly to warm through.
  8. Serve shrimp and sauce over warm rice.