Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe

Okay, so this is my slightly smug answer to dinner: garlicky, buttery shrimp tossed with bright pineapple and whatever rice I didn’t burn last week. It’s basically Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe turned into edible confidence—fast, flashy, and forgiving if you forget where the salt is. Try it because it tastes like you spent an hour fussing when you actually spent 20 minutes and scrolled Instagram for the other 40. Also: shrimp make everyone look like a chef, even you.

Once, I tried to multitask this while refereeing a Lego hostage situation. My husband thought “help” meant “hold the camera and film my heroic flip” and then flung a shrimp onto the floor like it owed him money. The toddler applauded. I silenced him by handing him an uneaten shrimp (parenting is blackmail). Note to self: never let the spouse do flips with seafood. Also note: yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes—that’s not how dignity works.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Buy pre-peeled, deveined shrimp. Yes, it costs more. Yes, it’s worth the tiny luxury.
– Use minute rice or leftover rice from last night; it reheats better than your high school diary.
– One-pan trick: cook shrimp, set aside, sauté aromatics in same pan, toss everything back. Fewer dishes = closer to freedom.
– Garlic paste or jarred minced garlic is allowed on rushed nights. Don’t @ me.
– Microwave-steam frozen pineapple chunks while you battle the oven timer. Two ovens would be chaotic; one microwave is efficient.

Serving Ideas

– Serve over steamed rice with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds—because texture matters.
– Toss with mixed greens for a lighter bowl when your jeans send that passive-aggressive text.
– Add a wedge of lime and a drizzle of chili oil for people who like their food with a tiny attitude.
– Pair with a chilled white wine if the kids drove you nuts today. No judgment.
– Keep it simple: shrimp + rice + butter = happiness. Fancy is optional.

What to Serve It With

– Simple jasmine or basmati rice (obvious hero).
– Garlic-sauteed spinach or steamed broccoli for pretending you’re healthy.
– Quick cucumber salad for crunch and the illusion of Pinterest-level plating.
– Crispy wonton chips if you want to be fun and reckless.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overcrowd the pan or the shrimp will steam instead of sear. If your pan looks like a sardine convention, use two batches.
– Overcooking shrimp = rubber. There’s a 30-second window between perfect and “chewing on a rubber band.” Stay vigilant.
– Salt at the end if you used salted butter—taste before you ruin everything.
– If the sauce separates, a splash of lemon will bring it back like a tiny, citrusy superhero.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Add chili flakes for heat, swap pineapple for mango if you’re feeling bougie, or use coconut oil for a tropical twist. Vegetarian? Swap shrimp for tofu (press it, don’t toss it in and pray).

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe

A delicious shrimp bowl with garlic butter and fresh vegetables.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.25 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined buy fresh if possible
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced adjust to taste
• ▢ 4 tbsp butter use unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen works
• ▢ 0.5 cup bell pepper, sliced "any color will do"
• ▢ 1 cup cooked rice brown or white
• ▢ 2 tbsp soy sauce reduce for lower sodium
• ▢ 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, around 3-4 minutes.
• Add broccoli and bell peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the soy sauce and red pepper flakes; mix well.
• Serve over cooked rice, garnishing as you prefer.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.