Description
A rich and decadent creamy garlic shrimp dish that is simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. This velvet-textured sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
- Step: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Step: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Step: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are patted dry before cooking to prevent steaming. You can serve this over pasta, rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, cream sauce, quick dinner, seafood, parmesan