Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp: The Best Comfort Bowl
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Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy herb rice topped with succulent garlic butter shrimp.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, coating the rice in the oil.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is creamy and al dente.
- In a separate pan, cook the shrimp until pink and cooked through.
- Combine shrimp with the cooked rice, add heavy cream, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg