Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice

 

🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 3 Tbsp butter, divided

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice (plus lemon wedges for serving)

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 3 cups cooked white rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare Shrimp

   • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

   • Season lightly with salt and black pepper.

2. Cook Shrimp

   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high.

   • Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce

   • In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp butter.

   • Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add lemon juice and parsley, stirring well.

4. Combine & Serve

   • Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing in the garlic butter sauce.

   • Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.