Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a luxurious yet effortless dish that transforms your dinner routine in just 15 minutes. This recipe features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors that is sure to impress family and friends alike. The versatility of the recipe allows you to customize it to your taste, whether by adjusting spice levels or adding seasonal vegetables. With its quick preparation time and satisfying richness, Creamy Garlic Shrimp is destined to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth or wine; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; coat well in the sauce and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg