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Savor the Flavor of Garlic Butter Shrimp with Herb Rice

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Herb Rice made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the rice and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  7. Cook the rice for about 18-20 minutes or until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  8. Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  9. Serve the shrimp over herb rice and pour remaining garlic butter sauce on top.