Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice

Indulge in a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of zesty lemon-infused rice. Perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. 2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. 3. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. 5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest into the shrimp, cooking for an additional minute. 6. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and mix in any remaining lemon juice and zest if desired. 7. Serve the garlic butter shrimp over the lemon rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

100g shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup jasmine rice 1 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish