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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack: A Fancy Yet Easy Dish You’ll Love

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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