Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive Rice
Juicy shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, served atop fragrant chive-infused fluffy white rice for a quick and satisfying meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves 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 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, then add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan. Toss shrimp in the butter sauce for 1 minute until glossy.
- Step 5: Stir 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives into the cooked rice and season with a pinch of salt. Serve shrimp over the chive rice, spooning extra garlic butter sauce on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive 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 Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive 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 Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive 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.
What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chive Rice?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
