Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bake (Printable Version)
Succulent shrimp baked in a garlic butter sauce with fluffy rice, finished with fresh herbs and bright lemon.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Rice
02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Aromatics
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy & Fats
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Liquids
06 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken or seafood broth
07 - Juice of 1 lemon
→ Vegetables & Herbs
08 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine rice, onion, half the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons melted butter, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add broth and lemon juice and stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow the rice to begin absorbing liquid.
04 - While rice bakes, mix shrimp in a bowl with the remaining garlic, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and red pepper flakes if desired.
05 - Remove the foil after 25 minutes, carefully fluff rice with a fork, and evenly arrange seasoned shrimp over the rice.
06 - Return dish to oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through, and rice is tender.
07 - Scatter chopped parsley over the top before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just one pan so cleanup is minimal and easy
- Ready in under an hour from start to finish
- Family-friendly comfort with restaurant flavor
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or just spicing up a weeknight
02 -
- High in protein and naturally gluten free if your broth is certified
- Reheats easily for lunch the next day
- Customizable with your favorite veggies or extra lemon
03 -
- Rinsing the rice washes away excess starch so you get fluffier grains
- Use large or extra large shrimp for the juiciest bite
- Do not overbake once the shrimp turn pink pull the dish from the oven for perfectly tender results