Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy sautéed shrimp cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce and served over fluffy white rice or mixed with pasta. The creamy sauce, made with butter, garlic, cream, and parmesan, pairs perfectly with tender shrimp and warm rice, creating a satisfying meal that is easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
Equipment
- Medium pot for rice
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup water or shrimp broth
Instructions
- Cook white rice according to package instructions until fluffy and set aside warm.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir while bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the water or shrimp broth and stir to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently coat them with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Let the shrimp simmer in the sauce for about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over warm rice and sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
