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20-Min Garlic Shrimp & Feta Rice Bowl

Buttery garlic shrimp over warm rice with fresh cucumber, crumbled feta, and a squeeze of lime. One skillet, no waiting — dinner in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
32g
20-Min Garlic Shrimp & Feta Rice Bowl
freshlightmediterraneanshrimptendercreamyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and cook without moving for 2 minutes until edges turn pink and opaque.

  4. Step 4

    Flip shrimp and cook the other side 90 seconds. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Divide warm rice between bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and feta.

  6. Step 6

    Squeeze lime wedge over top and drizzle any pan butter over the shrimp.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • bowl
  • fork or spoon

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