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Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: $9–12 total
Cost Per Serving: $2.25–$3.00

Why You’ll Love It

This recipe tastes like something you’d order from a fast-casual restaurant for $15+ per bowl. The shrimp cooks in minutes, the garlic butter sauce adds tons of flavor, and the rice and broccoli help stretch the meal while keeping it filling.

Equipment

• Medium pot with lid
• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: ~370

Protein: ~28g

Carbohydrates: ~35g

Fat: ~12g

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For the Rice

•   1 cup white rice
  (uncooked)
•   2 cups water
•   1/2 teaspoon salt

 

For the Broccoli

•   1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
•   1 tbsp olive oil
•   1/4 tsp salt

 

For the Garlic Butter Shrimp

•   1 lb raw shrimp
•   2 tbsp butter
•   4 cloves garlic
•   1/2 tsp salt
•   1/4 tsp black pepper
•   1/2 tsp paprika
•   1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Step 1: Cook the Rice

1. Place rice into a fine strainer.
2. Rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds.
3. Add rice, water, and salt to a medium pot.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low.
6. Cover with a lid.
7. Cook for 18 minutes.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Leave covered for 10 minutes.
10. Fluff with a fork.

Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Broccoli

1. Wash broccoli thoroughly.
2. Cut into bite-sized florets.

Stovetop Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add broccoli.
3. Cook 5–7 minutes.
4. Stir occasionally.
5. Sprinkle with salt.

You want the broccoli bright green with a slight crunch.

Transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Prepare the Shrimp

If Using Frozen Shrimp

1. Place shrimp in a bowl.
2. Cover with cold water.
3. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

Dry shrimp browns better and develops more flavor.

Step 4: Cook the Garlic Butter Shrimp

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add butter.

Once melted:

1. Add minced garlic.
2. Cook 30 seconds.

Do not let the garlic burn.

1. Add shrimp in a single layer.
2. Sprinkle with:

1. • Salt
   • Pepper
   • Paprika

Cook:

• 2 minutes on first side
• Flip
• 1–2 minutes on second side

The shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque.

1. Add lemon juice if using.
2. Stir everything together.

Remove from heat.

Step 5: Build the Bowls

Divide between 4 bowls:

Each Bowl

• About 1 cup cooked rice
• ¼ of the broccoli
• ¼ of the shrimp

Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top.

Optional Upgrades

If your budget allows:

$1 Upgrade

Add:

• Green onions

$2 Upgrade

Add:

• Avocado

$2–3 Upgrade

Add:

• Sweet chili sauce drizzle

Steakhouse Upgrade

Add:

• Sautéed mushrooms

Leftover Tips

Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

To reheat:

1. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over the rice.
2. Microwave 60–90 seconds.
3. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.