Description

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is the ultimate quick-fix meal—juicy shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, served over fluffy, herb-infused rice. It’s a 30-minute comfort dish that feels like a gourmet dinner without the fuss. Perfect for weeknights or low-effort entertaining.

Ingredients

12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 cups cooked white rice

1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, basil, or Italian blend)

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate.

2. In a saucepan, combine rice, water (or broth), a pinch of salt, and dried herbs. Cook according to package instructions. Keep warm.

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then place the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Lower heat and add butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chopped parsley and return shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat.

5. Spoon herb rice into bowls, top with the garlic butter shrimp, and drizzle sauce over. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Be sure to dry the shrimp well before seasoning to help them sear instead of steam.

Use cold butter for a richer, silkier sauce that doesn’t break easily.

For meal prep, store shrimp and rice separately to keep textures perfect when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp bowl, seafood dinner