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Crockpot Shrimp and Rice in Garlic Butter Sauce

Crockpot Shrimp and Rice in Garlic Butter Sauce Made Easy

Crockpot Shrimp and Rice in Garlic Butter Sauce is a comforting one-pot meal made with shrimp, rice, and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Jasmine or basmati adds a delightful texture.
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a lighter option.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined for hassle-free cooking.
For Flavor
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use olive oil for a lighter alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; essential for the sauce.
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder Provides subtle sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can deepen the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, with extra for garnish.
Optional Additions
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Peas Can be skipped if preferred.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the liquid runs clear.
  2. Pat the raw shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and broth in a bowl.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the crockpot, then pour the garlic butter sauce mixture over it.
  5. Set the crockpot to cook on LOW for 2½ to 3 hours.
  6. Once the rice is tender, layer the seasoned shrimp on top of the rice.
  7. After the shrimp are cooked, gently fold them into the rice, adding peas and cheese if desired.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, always add the shrimp during the last 20–25 minutes of cooking. Rinse the rice to ensure a fluffy texture.

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