Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic cream sauce, all ready in under 20 minutes. This quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over pasta or rice, and watch as it impresses your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, then mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp and cook until pink (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, mixing well to coat them in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms. - Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.