Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp, ready in just 15 minutes. This quick and flavorful dish features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it’s versatile enough to pair with fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or crusty bread. The balance of buttery richness and aromatic garlic makes each bite utterly satisfying. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal at home that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth; adjust seasoning.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; gently toss to coat in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg