Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp
A comforting yet luxurious dish featuring tender shrimp enveloped in a silky, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Pasta, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it glistens.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fresh and deveined. Don’t overcook the shrimp to prevent toughness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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