Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cilantro Rice
Ingredients
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoonbutter
- 5 clovesgarlic
- 1½ cupwhite rice
- 3 cupchicken broth
- 1lime
- ¼ cupcilantro
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Prep
- 01
Mince 5 cloves garlic.
- 02
Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
- 03
Cut 1 lime in half for juicing.
Method
- 01
Bring 3 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cups white rice, stir once, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 02
While the rice cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 03
Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side without stirring.
- 04
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the juice of 1 lime.
- 05
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro. Divide rice between bowls and top with the garlic butter shrimp, spooning any pan sauce over the top.
Spice Tips
For warmth without heat, try a pinch of smoked paprika stirred into the butter. For genuine spice, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a small pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp as it cooks. A dash of hot sauce swirled into the finished bowl adds both flavor and fire.
For a little heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the shrimp. The recipe doubles easily if you need to feed more people—just keep the cooking times the same and use a larger skillet.