Shrimp in Garlic Cream Sauce over Rice

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This shrimp in garlic cream sauce over rice is one of my favorite recipes.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Rice:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice

  • 1 cup chicken stock

Shrimp:

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 pounds small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup sherry

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch paprika

Directions

  1. Prepare rice: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

  3. Prepare shrimp: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Add shrimp, lemon juice, sherry, and hot sauce. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and heat through, but do not bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Spoon shrimp and cream sauce over the rice. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

837 Calories
51g Fat
51g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 837
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 29g 147%
Cholesterol 488mg 163%
Sodium 1079mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 43g 85%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 6mg 35%
Potassium 517mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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