Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice for extra flavor); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges (for serving)

Description

A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack recipe featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, served atop perfectly molded portions of fluffy white rice. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Rice and Garnish

2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice for extra flavor)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, if using, and lemon juice.
Form rice stacks: Divide the cooked rice into four equal portions. Using a small bowl or round mold, press each portion down firmly to create compact stacks. Carefully invert each mold onto a serving plate and remove.
Assemble the dish: Top each rice stack with the cooked shrimp. Spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly over the shrimp.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stacks and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.

Notes

For more flavor, use jasmine rice instead of regular white rice.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
You can prepare the rice ahead of time to speed up cooking.
This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the garlic butter sauce at its freshest.