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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack is a quick and elegant dish combining succulent, garlic-infused shrimp with fragrant buttered rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The shrimp are sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, then beautifully stacked over fluffy jasmine rice and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Rice and Garnish

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic. Add crushed red pepper flakes if using and lemon juice; stir to combine.
  3. Form the rice stacks: Divide cooked rice into four portions. Using a small bowl or round mold, press each portion firmly into the bottom to form compact stacks. Carefully remove the rice stacks and place them on serving plates.
  4. Assemble the dish: Top each rice stack with cooked shrimp and spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly over the shrimp.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and rice stacks. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of citrus flavor.

Notes

  • Use jasmine rice for extra aroma and flavor.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste or omit for no heat.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand saves prep time.
  • Can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-and-rice-stack-recipe-2/