Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Rice is a healthy and hearty meal that combines shrimp, broccoli, and rice in a delicious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this dish is not only nutritious but also easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup rice (jasmine or brown rice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley finely.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook until pink and opaque.
- Steam broccoli florets until bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the rice with shrimp, steamed broccoli, and remaining butter, stir in chopped parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water to keep the rice moist.
- For added zest, serve garnished with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg