Description
A comforting bake of succulent shrimp enveloped in garlic-infused butter, served over fluffy rice—a true family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cheese for topping
Instructions
- Thaw and clean the shrimp. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the rice and broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the cooked rice, lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings into the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Optionally, top with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain tenderness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, comfort food, bake, one dish meal, family recipe