Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a luxurious yet quick dish that elevates your seafood experience with a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. This recipe transforms simple shrimp into a gourmet delight in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Pair it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to savor every drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
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
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, stir gently to coat in sauce, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg