Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice: A Quick 5-Ingredient Dinner

hen dinner needs to be fast but still feel like a treat, garlic butter shrimp with rice is a winner. With only five main ingredients, this recipe is rich, garlicky and on the table in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a no-fuss Friday dinner.

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

• 500g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
• Pantry: olive oil, salt, black pepper

Method

1. Cook rice according to packet instructions until fluffy.
2. Pat prawns dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat butter with a splash of oil in a large pan. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Add prawns and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
5. Squeeze over lemon juice, add zest, and toss well.
6. Serve prawns over rice, drizzling with buttery pan juices.

Tips

• Add parsley or chilli flakes for extra flavour.
• Swap rice for couscous or quinoa.
• Use frozen prawns if fresh aren’t available, just thaw first.