Description
The Ultimate Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bake is a delectable one-pan meal that combines the succulence of shrimp with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering an explosion of flavors with minimal effort. Imagine tender shrimp and savory rice baked to perfection, creating a comforting casserole that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your dinner routine without breaking a sweat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 0.25 cups fresh green parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine rinsed rice with warmed broth.
- Sauté shrimp in olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper until pink (3–4 minutes).
- In the same skillet, melt butter with minced garlic, then add red pepper flakes.
- Combine sautéed shrimp and garlic butter sauce with the rice mixture.
- Transfer everything into a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for the last 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg