Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Rice Bowl
A comforting and easy 15-minute recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp, crisp broccoli, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
- 3 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: thaw and pat dry shrimp if frozen; rinse and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets; mince garlic; fluff day-old rice with a fork.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender but still crisp. Season lightly with salt. Remove broccoli and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and melt gently. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add shrimp to the garlic butter. Spread evenly and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp.
- Return cooked broccoli to the pan and toss to coat with garlic butter sauce. Add cooked rice and stir well to combine and heat through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon the shrimp and broccoli rice mixture into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture. Watch garlic closely to avoid burning. Cook shrimp last to prevent rubbery texture. Adding a splash of chicken broth or water when mixing can loosen dry rice. Butter and olive oil combo prevents burning and keeps sauce silky. Optionally add red pepper flakes for heat. Can substitute cauliflower rice for low-carb option. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
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