Description
Elevate your dinner game with this Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack! Featuring succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce atop fluffy rice, this dish combines elegance and simplicity for a meal that’s both impressive and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and lemon juice. Cook for another minute, mixing well.
- Assemble the Rice Stack:
- Divide the cooked rice into four portions.
- Use a small bowl or round mold to shape each portion into a compact stack.
- Carefully remove the rice stack from the mold and place it on a serving plate.
- Add the Shrimp:
- Top each rice stack with a generous portion of the cooked shrimp.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and rice for extra flavor.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp and rice stacks.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added citrusy kick.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; it makes the sauce aromatic and robust.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American