Cream of Shrimp with Rice
Cream of Shrimp with Rice is a comforting, savory soup or chowder featuring tender shrimp and rice in a rich, creamy broth. It typically includes ingredients like shrimp, rice, cream or milk, butter, onions, and sometimes celery or carrots, and is popular in various forms across coastal cuisines, particularly in American and Southeast Asian cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the shrimp and may be moderate in fat from the cream or butter, with carbohydrates coming from the rice. It provides key nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a versatile dish that can be found as a hearty soup in American diners or as a more refined, coconut milk-based curry in Thai cuisine. Nutritionally, the combination of shrimp and rice offers a complete protein source with all essential amino acids.
