Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the decadent sauce. With minimal cleanup required, this one-pan wonder is not only delightful but also incredibly easy to prepare. Elevate your dining experience with this gourmet dish that seafood lovers won’t be able to resist.
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
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium; melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth; let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp to skillet; mix well to coat with sauce and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the total recipe (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 250mg