Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack Recipe
This garlic butter shrimp and rice stack recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with juicy shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and fluffy rice. Perfect for easy dinners or elegant meals, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality presentation and bold taste in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: parsley or green onions
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook rice ahead of time and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Add lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Shape rice using a bowl or mold and place on a plate.
- Top with garlic butter shrimp and drizzle extra sauce.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Cook garlic gently to prevent burning.
- Use fresh, warm rice for best results.
- Add extra butter or lemon juice for more flavor.