Garlic Shrimp Bowl
A vibrant and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of rice and fresh vegetables for a wholesome, quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add broccoli and red bell pepper; sauté for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add shredded carrots and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, drizzle lemon juice over everything, and toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve the garlic shrimp and vegetables over the cooked jasmine rice.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic while sautéing, or serve with a side of avocado slices for creaminess.