Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, stacked over fluffy rice. This visually stunning dish is as delicious as it is beautiful, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- Assemble the Rice Stack: Divide the cooked rice into four portions. Using a small bowl or round mold, press a portion of rice into the bottom to form a compact stack. Carefully remove the rice stack from the bowl or mold and place it on a serving plate.
- Add the Shrimp: Top each rice stack with shrimp and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp and rice stacks, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, you can substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- If you like extra heat, add more crushed red pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the garlic butter sauce.
- This recipe can be made with other proteins like chicken or scallops instead of shrimp.
- You can also add sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (with shrimp and rice)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg