Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Shrimp – a delectable dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked to perfection in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is a surefire way to impress your guests or enjoy a special meal at home.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth or wine, simmer, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Season the sauce, return shrimp to the skillet, warm through, add lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
