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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice
Restaurant-quality, 12 minutes. 42g protein, $3.50/plate.
Total Time
13min
Per Serving
$3.50
Protein
42g
Calories
520cal
Nutrition Per Serving
3servings
520cal
42g
56g
14g
Ingredients
Shrimp (peeled, deveined)1 lb
White Rice1.5 cups dry
Butter3 tbsp
Garlic5 cloves, minced
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Red Pepper Flakes1/4 tsp
Parsley2 tbsp chopped
Steps
Cook rice. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Sear shrimp 2 min per side until pink. Remove from pan.
4 min
3
Same pan: add garlic, cook 30 sec. Add lemon juice + pepper flakes.
4
Return shrimp to pan. Toss in sauce. Serve over rice with parsley.
5
Pro Tips
- →Buy frozen shrimp — it's cheaper and often fresher than 'fresh' counter shrimp.
- →Pat shrimp DRY. Wet shrimp = steaming, not searing. No crisp.
- →Don't overcook shrimp. 2 min per side MAX. They cook fast.
Cost Analysis
Per Serving
$3.50
Total Batch
$10.50
Per Day (3 meals)
$10.50
Per Month (est.)
$315
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.
