Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Indulge in comforting creamy garlic shrimp, enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Pasta, rice, or bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with bread for dipping, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture. Adjust seasoning for kids’ taste if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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