Garlic and Herb Buttered Shrimp over Lemon Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic herb butter served atop zesty lemon-infused rice for a fragrant and satisfying seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup, rinsed white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed white rice, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until shrimp start turning pink.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and continue cooking shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing shrimp in the melted herb butter.
5. Step 5: Serve the garlic and herb buttered shrimp over the lemon rice immediately for a bright and flavorful meal.