Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice

Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice

Introduction

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is the ultimate comfort meal—rich, buttery, and bursting with garlicky flavor. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious, Parmesan-infused cream sauce that pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. Quick to make yet indulgent enough for a special weeknight dinner, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste without the fuss. Every bite is silky, flavorful, and utterly satisfying, perfect for seafood lovers craving creamy, dreamy comfort food.

Ingredients

For the shrimp

• 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 lb)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon butter (15 g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (2 g)
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional) (1 g)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the cream sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• ½ cup chicken broth or seafood stock (120 ml)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g / 2 oz)
• 1 tablespoon butter (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening) (8 g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (8 g)

For serving

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (≈300 g)

Directions