Description
Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious meal that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp: 1 lb, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes: 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley: For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by tossing them with paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter, and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine, then add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring until creamy.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Frozen shrimp can be used; just ensure they are thawed before cooking.
- For a lighter version, half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, creamy sauce