Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter served over fluffy rice in a quick, flavorful skillet dinner with minimal ingredients. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs uncooked long grain white rice, water, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped (optional) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice and 1/2 tsp salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer to serving plates. Spoon garlic butter shrimp over the rice and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.