Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl is a quick, easy, and flavor-packed 20-minute meal made with juicy sautéed shrimp, fragrant garlic butter sauce, fluffy jasmine rice, and fresh vegetables like broccoli, peas, and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy shrimp rice bowl recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in a simple one-bowl dinner. High in protein, customizable, and ready fast, it’s the ultimate easy garlic butter shrimp recipe for meal prep, family dinners, or a satisfying weeknight comfort meal.
Equipment
- Medium or large non-stick skillet / frying pan (for garlic butter shrimp)
- Medium saucepan with lid (for cooking rice)
- Steamer basket or sauté pan (for vegetables)
- Sharp chef’s knife (for chopping garlic, vegetables, parsley)
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula (for stirring shrimp and sauce)
- Mixing spoon or tongs (for tossing ingredients)
- Serving bowls (for assembling the shrimp rice bowls)
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp large, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional but recommended
For the Rice Bowl
- 2 cups white rice cooked, jasmine works great
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the RiceCook rice according to package instructionsFluff and set aside
- Cook the VegetablesSteam or sauté broccoli until tender (about 4–5 minutes)Add peas and spinachCook until spinach wiltsSeason lightly with salt & pepper
- Make the Garlic Butter ShrimpHeat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heatAdd shrimp in a single layerCook 1–2 minutes per side until pinkAdd remaining butter and garlicStir for 30–60 seconds (don’t burn the garlic)Add parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika
- Toss to coatAssemble the BowlAdd rice to bowlTop with veggiesAdd garlic butter shrimpDrizzle remaining garlic butter from pan over everything
- Optional Add Ons Sprinkle parmesan cheeseAdd chili flakes for heat Drizzle with garlic aioliAdd avocado slices
Don’t overcook shrimp—cook just until pink for the juiciest, most tender garlic butter shrimp rice bowl every time.
Notes
- This garlic butter shrimp rice bowl recipe is best served fresh for maximum flavor and the juiciest shrimp texture.
- Use fresh garlic and real butter for a rich, restaurant-style garlic butter sauce that enhances the overall dish.
- For best results, cook shrimp just until pink—this ensures a tender, juicy shrimp rice bowl without rubbery texture.
- Jasmine rice is highly recommended for a fragrant, fluffy Asian-inspired rice bowl base, but brown rice or quinoa also work well.
- This recipe is highly versatile and can be customized into a healthy shrimp bowl, spicy shrimp rice bowl, or low-carb meal prep bowl.
- Vegetables can be swapped based on preference—broccoli, spinach, peas, or bell peppers all work for a nutrient-rich rice bowl recipe.
- The garlic butter sauce can be doubled for extra richness and drizzling over the entire bowl for maximum flavor.
- Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, high-protein meal prep, or easy family-friendly meals under 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1500 gramsCalories: 1142kcalCarbohydrates: 160gProtein: 63gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 410mgSodium: 1027mgPotassium: 1188mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2910IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 4mg
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