Description
These Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Rice Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal option that comes together quickly. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic Parmesan sauce served over rice make for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Cook garlic and pepper flakes: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Make sauce: Reduce heat, stir in butter, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Toss to coat shrimp.
- Season and assemble: Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir steamed broccoli, spinach, or sautéed zucchini into the rice before serving.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
