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Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl with Garlic Sauce

Close-up of a Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl featuring seared shrimp over rice, drizzled with white garlic sauce and fresh parsley.
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Make a flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl featuring pan-seared shrimp and a rich homemade garlic sauce. This recipe is quick for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more, to thin)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 cloves of minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, drizzly consistency. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Rice: If you do not have pre-cooked rice, prepare 3 cups of white rice according to package directions.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Combine: Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat the rice evenly. Stir in half of the chopped parsley.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the garlic butter rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the cooked shrimp. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Garlic Sauce over the shrimp and rice. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, cook the rice with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 clove of minced garlic.
  • You can substitute shrimp with chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the sauce mixture.

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