{"id":202,"date":"2026-02-25T15:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:19:19","slug":"creamy-garlic-shrimp-with-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=202","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5862.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5862.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5862-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5862-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creamy garlic shrimp is rich, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Juicy shrimp are simmered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce and served over fluffy rice \u2014 a perfect comforting meal for busy nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the shrimp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>600 g (about 1.3 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 garlic cloves, finely minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt &amp; black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paprika (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the creamy sauce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For serving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooked white rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Cook the rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare white rice according to package instructions and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Saut\u00e9 the garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and saut\u00e9 until fragrant (about 30 seconds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Cook the shrimp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Remove excess liquid if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Make the creamy sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 3\u20134 minutes until slightly thickened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Finish the dish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Garnish &amp; serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately over warm rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Serve with pasta instead of rice for variety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This creamy garlic shrimp is rich, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Juicy shrimp are simmered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce and served over fluffy rice \u2014 a perfect comforting meal for busy nights. Ingredients For the shrimp: For the creamy sauce: For serving: Instructions 1. Cook the rice Prepare white rice according to package [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=202"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":204,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202\/revisions\/204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}