Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice
A delicious and comforting dish featuring shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp until they are pink, about 3-4 minutes, turning as needed.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to combine.
- Stir in the paprika, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer until it thickens, stirring gently.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the warm rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid toughening the shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg