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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Skillet

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Prepare this simple one-pan meal featuring shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over cooked rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  4. Stir in salt and pepper. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  6. Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately over the cooked white rice.

Notes

  • For a cheesy version, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese with the heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a tablespoon of water or broth at the end.
  • Use pre-cooked rice to make this meal faster.

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