Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Asparagus: A $20, 20-Minute Dinner Win – Black Foodie Finder

A Weeknight Dinner Win for Under $20

This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Asparagus is a total win—fast, flavorful, affordable, and family-approved. Created by @justbrittanyhogan, it’s a staple in her clean eating rotation and loved by her kids (so you know it’s good).

Ready in just 20 minutes and under $20, this dish delivers big on taste. The garlic butter shrimp is bold and buttery, the Italian-seasoned rice adds a herby twist, and the crisp asparagus keeps things fresh. It’s your new go-to weeknight meal—simple, satisfying, and so good.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Dash of hot sauce, to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

2 tbsp HEB garlic butter (or garlic herb butter of your choice)
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

For the Rice

1 cup jasmine or long grain rice
1 cup water
1 tbsp Italian seasoning

For the Veggies

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Asparagus

• Trim and chop the asparagus into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

2. Rinse and Cook the Rice

• Rinse the rice, add equal parts water and Italian seasoning.
• Cook in a rice cooker or on the stove.

3. Peel, Devein, and Season the Shrimp

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Season with olive oil, garlic paste, spices, and hot sauce.

4. Bake the Shrimp

• Spread shrimp on a baking sheet, top with garlic butter, and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.

5. Assemble the Plate

• Plate the rice, top with shrimp and sauce.
• Serve with a side of asparagus.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

• Use a rice cooker if stovetop rice stresses you out—it’s foolproof and saves time.
• Don’t skip the Italian seasoning in the rice—it adds unexpected flavor that ties everything together.
• Buy pre-peeled shrimp to save prep time on busy weeknights.
• Add extra garlic butter for a richer, more indulgent sauce.

About the Creator

This recipe is by Brittany, the food-loving mama behind @justbrittanyhogan. She’s known for her quick, clean meals with a touch of Southern soul—perfect for busy families who still want bold, satisfying flavor.

Brittany | @justbrittanyhogan