Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl
A flavorful and easy-to-make rice bowl featuring garlic butter shrimp, fresh vegetables, and aromatic rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb shrimp (large, peeled & deveined)
Dairy & Oils
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup green peas
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
Carbohydrates
- 2 cups white rice (cooked, jasmine works great)
Additional
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff.
- Sauté broccoli until tender, add peas and spinach, cook until wilted, season lightly.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter, cook shrimp 1-2 mins per side, add remaining butter and garlic, cook 30-60 secs, then add parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika.
- Assemble bowl: add rice, top with veggies, shrimp, and drizzle garlic butter from pan.
- Optional: sprinkle parmesan, add chili flakes, drizzle garlic aioli, or add avocado slices.
Notes
For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon over the dish before serving.