Cowboy Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls
A delicious and flavorful dish bringing the rugged charm of the Wild West to your kitchen with shrimp and a rich, buttery blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup Cowboy Butter
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to the package instructions or cook in low-sodium chicken broth.
- Whip up the Cowboy Butter by combining melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Sauté the shrimp in a skillet with oil for 5-7 minutes, adding half of your Cowboy Butter mixture halfway through.
- Toss the shrimp in the remaining Cowboy Butter before serving over fluffy rice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a twist, try substituting shrimp with scallops or chicken. You can also enhance the Cowboy Butter with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Shrimp, Rice Bowls, Easy Dinner, American Cuisine