Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl
Tender shrimp tossed in garlicky butter over fluffy rice with fresh lime and cilantro. Ready in 20 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, ~60 seconds.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds—do not brown.
Step 4
Add shrimp and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until bottoms turn pink.
Step 5
Flip shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes more until all are opaque throughout.
Step 6
Squeeze half the lime over shrimp and stir to coat.
Step 7
Divide rice between two bowls and top with shrimp and pan sauce.
Step 8
Garnish with cilantro and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- bowls for serving
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