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Magical Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice: 1 Secret Ratio

Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice
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Make this simple Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice for a comforting one-pan dinner. This recipe brings back wonderful memories with every flavorful bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (Use 1.5 times the volume of rice)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to coat the grains with the butter and garlic mixture.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during simmering.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Fold the cooked shrimp and chopped parsley back into the rice.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your trip down memory lane!

Notes

  • For this rice, the liquid ratio is 1.5 cups of broth for every 1 cup of rice.
  • Always use a tight-fitting lid to steam the rice properly.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a similar flavor base.

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