Description

This quick and easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe whips up juicy shrimp in a luscious garlic cream sauce, all in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce. With a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal at home in no time.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Creamy Garlic Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Season and Sear Shrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add the butter and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add Cream and Parmesan: Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce and simmer together for 1-2 minutes to ensure the shrimp soak up the flavor.
Serve: Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and become rubbery if left on the heat too long.
Swap Parmesan for Pecorino Romano for a tangier flavor.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a bright finish.
You can add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but heavy cream yields the creamiest results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 370
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 1030mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 265mg