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a wide horizontal plate of garlic butter shrimp over white rice with lemon wedges and parsley, glistening sauce, on a light marble surface, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Garlic Shrimp and Rice

Juicy garlic butter shrimp on rice with a lemon wedge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
  4. Spoon the shrimp and garlic butter over the warm rice and serve.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery.