Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp, garlic, and jasmine rice baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shrimp and garlic mixture, lemon juice, and half the parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, and top with the remaining parsley.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a crispy top, consider broiling for the last few minutes. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp bake, garlic butter shrimp, comfort food