Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice

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Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter served atop fluffy lemon and parsley infused rice for a bright, satisfying meal. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 30 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 410 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the shrimp.
  5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped parsley for extra brightness. Serve the garlic butter shrimp over the lemon-parsley rice immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp over Lemon-Parsley Rice gluten free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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