Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Garlic Shrimp, a quick and luxurious dish that elevates any meal. This recipe combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that savory sauce. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice cooks can impress family and friends with this restaurant-quality dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth or white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened (3–4 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the pan and stir to coat in sauce; simmer 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg