Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a luxurious yet quick dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it transforms any weeknight dinner into an elegant meal. The creamy sauce infuses the tender shrimp with incredible flavor, making it perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or alongside warm crusty bread. This recipe is not only beginner-friendly but also ideal for special occasions or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth or wine; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened (3–4 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat well; heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg