# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Rice
04 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (approximately 3/4 cup uncooked)
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Zest and juice of half a lemon
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Sprinkle shrimp evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it does not brown.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
05 - Stir in crushed red pepper flakes if desired, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and swirl until melted.
06 - Take the skillet off the heat to finish the sauce.
07 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
08 - Spoon garlic butter shrimp and sauce over the rice.
09 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
