Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp (15 Minutes) is a quick yet indulgent dish that elevates your dinner experience with minimal effort. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every bit of that delicious sauce. Enjoy a gourmet dining experience at home with this simple recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth or wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until the sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
- Return shrimp to skillet and coat in the sauce; heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg