# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground 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 1/2 lemon
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Sprinkle salt and black pepper uniformly over the shrimp.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
04 - Place shrimp in skillet in a single layer, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
05 - Stir in crushed red pepper flakes if desired, lemon zest, and lemon juice; add remaining tablespoon butter and swirl until melted.
06 - Take skillet off the heat to prevent overcooking.
07 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
08 - Top each serving of rice with garlic butter shrimp and spoon sauce over the top.
09 - Sprinkle fresh parsley and arrange lemon wedges alongside; serve immediately.
