Description
Fast Butter Shrimp & Microwave Rice Bowls deliver a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, served over fluffy microwave rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, these bowls combine simplicity with gourmet appeal. With minimal prep time and just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a stunning dish that’s both satisfying and Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups microwave rice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the microwave rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve the shrimp over the fluffy rice and garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg