Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and indulgent dinner featuring tender shrimp simmered in a luscious, rich garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with a variety of sides or bases like pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Dairy
- 1 lb fresh or thawed peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Flavorings and Seasonings
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touch
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Shrimp: Start by peeling and deveining your shrimp if they aren’t prepped. Pat them dry to ensure they sear perfectly when cooked, giving you a better texture and flavor.
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add freshly minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden but not burnt, which brings out that wonderful garlicky aroma.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque, ensuring they stay tender and juicy.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Turn off the heat and gently fold in chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor that perfectly balances the richness.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best taste and texture; frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry.
- Don’t overcook shrimp—cook until just opaque and pink to avoid rubberiness.
- Sauté garlic carefully to avoid burning and ensure a rich garlic flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and depth of flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by cooking sauce longer to thicken or adding broth if too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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