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

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.  
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Cook the Shrimp:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  3. 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:
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and lemon juice. Cook for another minute, mixing well.
Assemble the Rice Stack:
  1. Divide the cooked rice into four portions.
  2. Use a small bowl or round mold to shape each portion into a compact stack.
  3. Carefully remove the rice stack from the mold and place it on a serving plate.
Add the Shrimp:
  1. Top each rice stack with a generous portion of the cooked shrimp.
  2. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and rice for extra flavor.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp and rice stacks.
  2. 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.