Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Creamy Herb Rice
Get ready for a burst of flavor in every bite—this Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice combines succulent shrimp seared in a rich garlic butter sauce with fluffy, tangy, herb-infused rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, it’s fresh, vibrant, and ready in under 30 minutes. From the silky sauce to the cooling creamy rice, this recipe is the perfect balance of comfort and freshness.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or chives
- 0.25 cup cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rice, parsley, dill or chives, and cream or yogurt. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to skillet, toss in garlic butter sauce, and stir in lemon juice.
- Assemble bowls by layering creamy herb rice, topping with shrimp, tomatoes, and extra sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg
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