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A full bowl of garlic butter shrimp rice, garnished with green onions and parsley

Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls

These Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls feature succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups Water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter ½ stick
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juiced
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup Optional veggies e.g., peas, snap peas, bell pepper

Instructions
 

Rice Preparation

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
  • Combine the rinsed rice and water or broth in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil.

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and high-quality ingredients. Adjust seasoning to your preference.