Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and indulgent seafood dish that transforms any ordinary weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. In just 15 minutes, you can savor plump shrimp bathed in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce that’s both comforting and luxurious. This delightful meal can be paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, making it versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Ideal for busy evenings or special gatherings, Creamy Garlic Shrimp promises an explosion of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Elevate your dining experience effortlessly with this mouthwatering recipe!
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
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink; set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes before stirring in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg