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Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl Recipe

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This Shrimp Rice Bowl features succulent garlic butter shrimp pan-fried to perfection and glazed with a savory soy butter sauce, served over fluffy cooked rice. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish delivers a rich, flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual lunch, garnished with fresh scallions and lemon wedges for a zesty finish.

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

  • 340 grams shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined)
  • 30 grams garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 28 grams cultured unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

To Serve

  • 2 servings cooked rice
  • 1 scallion (chopped for garnish)
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: Peel and devein 340 grams of shrimp and pat them dry. In a medium glass bowl, combine the shrimp with 30 grams minced garlic, 2 tablespoons sake, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix well to evenly coat the shrimp. Ideally, let the shrimp marinate for one hour to deepen the flavors, but if short on time, you can cook immediately.
  2. Preheat the Pan: Heat a 10-inch non-stick frying pan over high heat until it is very hot. This ensures a good sear on the shrimp.
  3. Cook the Shrimp Halfway: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot pan and spread the shrimp out in a single layer. Pan-fry the shrimp until they are cooked halfway through, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds. Stir-fry them in the pan until fully cooked and the garlic turns golden brown, which adds a beautiful aroma and flavor.
  5. Glaze with Butter Soy Sauce: Add 28 grams cultured unsalted butter to the pan. Once the butter is half melted, pour in 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce. Toss the shrimp gently in the mixture to emulsify the garlic butter and soy sauce, evenly coating the shrimp with a glossy glaze. Be careful not to overcook at this stage to avoid breaking the sauce.
  6. Serve: Spoon the garlic butter shrimp over 2 servings of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped scallion and serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side for a bright citrus touch.

Notes

  • Marinating the shrimp for an hour enhances flavor but is optional for a quicker meal.
  • Using a hot pan and single-layer cooking helps achieve a perfect sear without steaming the shrimp.
  • Be mindful when adding soy sauce to melted butter to prevent sauce from breaking—toss gently and briefly.
  • Adjust salt according to your soy sauce’s saltiness to avoid oversalting.
  • Lemon wedges add freshness; squeeze over shrimp just before eating for best taste.

Find it online: http://recipesbyliza.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-rice-bowl-recipe/