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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Veggies

A close-up bowl of Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Veggies, featuring bright yellow shrimp over white rice and mixed peas and carrots.
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A quick and flavorful main course featuring shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside rice and mixed vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Combine rice and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While the rice cooks, prepare the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the garlic butter sauce: Add butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet. Stir to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
  7. Serve the garlic butter shrimp and vegetables immediately over the prepared rice.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream during the last minute of cooking.
  • Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber; adjust cooking time as necessary.
  • If you prefer a different vegetable, broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers work well.

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