10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl

by Joe Apple-21 October 2026Easy

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time10 min

Total Time15 min

Servings2

A fast, flavorful dinner with garlicky butter shrimp over warm rice and a handful of veggies—ready in about 10 minutes using mostly pantry staples.

Method

0
If needed, reheat the cooked rice in a microwave or in a covered pan over low heat and set aside.
1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
3
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.
4
Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until pink and opaque.
5
Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and chili flakes to the pan and toss the shrimp to coat for 30 seconds.
6
Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach just wilts.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
8
Divide the warm rice between bowls and top with the garlic butter shrimp and vegetables.
9
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over each bowl and serve immediately.