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garlic butter shrimp and rice finished dish

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Make garlic butter shrimp and rice in 20 minutes with juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, parmesan, parsley, and a rich buttery garlic sauce in one skillet.
Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Minute rice or dry rice cooked according to package directions
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • as needed shredded parmesan cheese optional garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned, stirring frequently; lower heat if it browns too quickly.
  • Stir in shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, until pink. Add prepared rice and mix well.
  • Add parmesan, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and heated through.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with parmesan and parsley, and serve.