Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack is a delicious and elegant main course featuring succulent large shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and served atop perfectly cooked white or jasmine rice. This quick and easy stovetop recipe combines flavorful garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley for a delightful seafood dinner that is both gluten-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Rice and Garnish
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. This ensures the shrimp are evenly flavored before cooking.
- Heat the skillet and sauté garlic: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned, to build a flavorful base.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked without overcooking.
- Add lemon juice and remaining butter: Stir in the lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and the chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently to coat the shrimp with the delicious garlic butter sauce. Remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Assemble the rice stacks: Using a small bowl or ring mold, layer about 1/2 cup of warm cooked rice into the mold and press down gently to form a compact base. Top with a portion of the garlic butter shrimp. Carefully lift the mold or invert the bowl onto a serving plate to create an elegant stack.
- Serve: Repeat the stacking process for all servings. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side and additional chopped parsley for garnish if desired, adding a fresh brightness to the dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir chopped green onions or sautéed spinach into the rice before assembling the stacks.
- You can add a drizzle of garlic butter sauce over the top of the assembled stacks just before serving for a richer taste.
- Use a ring mold or a small bowl to create neat, visually appealing stacks.
- This recipe works well with both white and jasmine rice, but warm rice is recommended for better stacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
