Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice
A comforting Filipino dish that combines buttery, garlicky shrimp with rice, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails on if you like it pretty.
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced Lots of it for flavor.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Half butter, half neutral oil to prevent burning.
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Or a pinch of salt.
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce Optional but adds depth.
- 2 tablespoons Calamansi or lemon juice For brightness.
- 4 cups Cooked rice Day old rice works best.
- to taste Black pepper For seasoning.
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley or green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry.
- Heat oil and a little butter in a pan.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant and light golden.
Cooking
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and curled.
- Add a small splash of soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir quickly.
- Add the rest of the butter, turn off the heat, and squeeze in calamansi or lemon juice.
- Toss in the cooked rice and gently mix until glossy and fragrant.
Notes
For variations, you can serve this dish with sinangag (garlic fried rice) or add peas, corn, or spinach for extra nutrition. Perfect for leftovers topped with a fried egg for breakfast.