π¦π Fresh, light, and full of flavor, this Garlic Herb Shrimp Bowl is an easy, satisfying meal. Tender shrimp are cooked in a savory garlic-herb butter and served over fluffy rice with vibrant, crisp-tender veggies. Itβs a quick, delicious option for busy weeknights or meal prepping. πΏβ¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π¦ Garlic Herb Shrimp
β’ 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
β’ 2 tbsp unsalted butter
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
β’ 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Bowl Base
β’ 1Β½ cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
β’ 1 cup broccoli florets
β’ 1 medium zucchini, sliced
β’ 1 cup snap peas or green beans
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Instructions
1. Cook the Veggies
β’ Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
β’ Add broccoli, zucchini, and snap peas. SautΓ© for 4β5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
β’ Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Cook the Shrimp
β’ In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
β’ Add garlic and sautΓ© for 1β2 minutes until fragrant.
β’ Stir in parsley, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
β’ Add shrimp and cook for 2β3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
β’ Toss the shrimp in the garlic herb butter sauce to coat evenly.
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3. Assemble the Bowl
β’ Add cooked rice as the base.
β’ Layer the sautΓ©ed veggies on top.
β’ Add garlic herb shrimp.
β’ Drizzle any remaining butter sauce from the skillet over the bowl.
β’ Garnish with extra parsley or a wedge of lemon, if desired.
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β¨ A fresh, flavorful dish thatβs easy to customize and sure to impress.