Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of creamy garlic shrimp, a dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety sauce infused with fresh garlic and a splash of white wine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe promises to impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes, you can serve a gourmet meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, flipping halfway through.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet; deglaze by adding white wine and scraping any browned bits off the bottom.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add parsley, season with salt and pepper, and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg