Description
A delightful dish combining succulent shrimp, rich garlic butter, and creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the shrimp and sauce over cooked rice, garnishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Consider adding vegetables for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg