Description
Indulge in this luxurious Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe that’s quick and easy to make. Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cream Sauce:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, add remaining butter and garlic. Stir in cream, broth, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 245 mg
