Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice for a family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Large shrimp
long-grain white rice
freshly minced garlic
small onion
unsalted butter
chicken or seafood broth
fresh lemon juice
fresh parsley
smoked paprika
salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, shrimp, minced garlic, chopped onion, melted butter, broth, lemon juice, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the top to slightly crisp up.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops based on your preference. Adjust the amount of smoked paprika and red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6th of the recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bake, shrimp bake recipe, seafood casserole, baked rice dish, garlic shrimp