Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp and rice stack delivers Mediterranean coastal charm with its layers of zesty seafood and fluffy grains. Effortless preparation meets elegant presentation, ensuring you can savor restaurant-quality flavors right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Base and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic rice foundation by bringing chicken broth to a rolling boil in a large pot, then incorporate soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder, stirring thoroughly to blend flavors.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and allow rice to simmer for 18-22 minutes until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender and fluffy.
- While rice cooks, melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden, bubbling surface.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, allowing it to release its intense aroma for approximately 45-60 seconds without browning.
- Gently add shrimp to the fragrant butter, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a vibrant pink color and translucent center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Create an elegant stack by layering the steamed rice as a base, then carefully arranging the garlic-infused shrimp on top.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or thinly sliced green onions as a final garnish.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp are warm and rice remains fluffy, capturing the dish’s optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and create a healthier base for your rice.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness.
- Ensure shrimp are patted dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use wild-caught shrimp for more sustainable and potentially more flavorful seafood option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg