Easy Shrimp And Rice Recipes How To Make Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Fast
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This creamy garlic butter shrimp recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: recipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg