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Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice rich, buttery, and full of flavor

Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice

This dish features large shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot for rice

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in the cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, and flour if using. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Return shrimp to the skillet and mix well.
  3. Serve the creamy shrimp over cooked rice.

Notes

You can adjust the level of heat by adding or reducing chili flakes.