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Garlic Butter Shrimp Protein Bowls (Quick Dinner)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and quick dinner featuring succulent garlic butter shrimp served over rice and broccoli, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on for presentation

Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided use for sauce and sautéing

Produce

  • 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced finely
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

Grains

  • 3 cups White or brown Rice, cooked and kept warm

Other

  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped finely
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Steam broccoli for 4-5 minutes until tender and bright green.
  • Pat shrimp dry, then melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2 mins per side, add garlic in last 60 seconds.
  • Reduce heat, add remaining butter and lemon juice, stir to coat shrimp with sauce.
  • Remove from heat, fold in parsley, then assemble bowls with rice, broccoli, and shrimp.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp