Description
This Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious meal that combines succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy garlic sauce, all in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this dish can be tossed with pasta or served over rice for a complete experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are completely thawed before cooking.
- To maintain creaminess when reheating leftovers, add a splash of cream.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg