Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Steamed Rice & Mixed Vegetables is a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic butter, and a vibrant medley of vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a meal that’s not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients from fresh veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. The fluffy rice complements the rich garlic butter sauce perfectly, making this dish a favorite for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, boil water, add rice and salt, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for about 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss with olive oil or butter and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink and slightly crispy (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Serve hot by arranging rice on a plate topped with shrimp and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg