Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is a quick, indulgent dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce, served over warm white rice. It’s rich, flavorful, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for another 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat well.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve over warm white rice.
Notes
Swap white rice with brown rice, quinoa, or pasta for variation.
Add spinach or mushrooms to boost vegetables.
Use coconut milk or half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
Ensure shrimp are fully thawed and dry before cooking if using frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
