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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice is an easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This quick rice dish features juicy shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, making a tasty family dinner that comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Minute rice you can use dry rice as well just cook it according to the package directions
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp peeled and deveined tails on or off
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • shredded parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice following the package instructions until done.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking it while stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until it lightly browns but does not burn.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often until they turn pink.
  4. Incorporate the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Mix in parmesan cheese, skim milk, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and heated through.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with extra parmesan and parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh, good-quality shrimp for the best flavor
  • If possible, buy them already peeled and deveined to save time
  • If you’re using frozen shrimp, thaw them properly before cooking
  • Shrimp cook quickly and are done when pink and opaque
  • avoid overcooking
  • Do not burn garlic as it turns bitter
  • You can add scallops or white fish for variety
  • Serve over quinoa, couscous, or pasta if preferred
  • Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for some heat

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