Description
A comforting and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bake that brings back warm memories and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions using water or broth.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed shrimp, and vegetables, mixing gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle fresh herbs, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving while garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
For a lighter option, use olive oil instead of butter or gluten-free rice. It can also be made vegetarian by substituting shrimp with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp, Rice Bake, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Easy Dinner