Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a rich and flavorful quick dinner recipe featuring tender shrimp simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Its versatile serving options and minimal ingredients make it an accessible and impressive meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels to ensure even sautéing. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to melt the cheese and combine until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Combine and Finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss in the creamy garlic sauce to coat evenly. Cook together for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for optimal texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp; cook just until opaque and pink to keep them tender.
- Mince garlic finely for an even, bold garlic flavor in every bite.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for thicker sauce or adding broth/milk if too heavy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, quick dinner, seafood recipe, garlic cream sauce, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight meal
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