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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Savory Creamy Garlic Shrimp Ready in Just 15 Minutes

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and indulgent dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine choose based on preference
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes optional for added heat
For Serving
  • to taste Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Garlic Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the large shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until coated. Let marinate briefly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove from the skillet.
  3. Lower heat and melt unsalted butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth or white wine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, mixing until the cheese melts.
  5. Cook sauce for 3-4 minutes, then return shrimp to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy over linguine, salad, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices for a unique twist on this dish.

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