One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A speedy shrimp dinner featuring garlic butter sautéed shrimp served over fluffy cauliflower rice, perfect for a light and flavorful weeknight meal. This sheet-pan recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp, seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque, then drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 cups cauliflower rice and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and slightly toasted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, gently toss to combine with cauliflower rice, and cook for an additional 1 minute until heated through. Serve immediately.