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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Herb Rice – A Light & Flavorful Delight

If you’re looking for a dish that’s both quick to make and packed with flavor, today’s recipe is the perfect choice!
This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Herb Rice combines juicy, buttery shrimp with a fresh, zesty rice that makes every bite taste like sunshine. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can make right in your own kitchen in under 30 minutes.

🍤 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Lemon Herb Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rice

• In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
• Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Keep warm.

2. Prepare the shrimp

• Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
• Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with parsley.

3. Serve & enjoy

• Spoon the lemon herb rice onto plates.
• Top generously with garlic butter shrimp.
• Drizzle over any extra buttery sauce from the pan.

💡 Chef’s Tip:

Pair this meal with steamed asparagus, sautéed green beans, or a fresh garden salad for an extra burst of color and nutrition.

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