Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice Comfort Plate 🍚🥬

This plate is simple, cozy, and straight-up hits. Juicy garlic-butter shrimp swimming in a savory pan sauce, fluffy white rice to soak it all up, and crisp shredded lettuce on the side for balance. It’s weeknight easy but still feels like a whole vibe.

🛒 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

For the Plate:

1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)

1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce

🔥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Season the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.

Sauté: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink, lightly golden, and coated in garlicky sauce.

Finish the Sauce: Spoon the buttery pan juices over the shrimp and remove from heat.

Plate It Up: Serve shrimp front and center with fluffy rice on one side and fresh chopped lettuce on the other.

Optional Flex: A squeeze of lemon takes this to another level.

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins

🔥 Cooking Time: 10 mins

⏳ Total Time: 20 mins

📊 Kcal: ~540 per serving

🍽️ Servings: 2