Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a delectable seafood dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pureed)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, then sauté garlic. Add chicken broth or wine and simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine & Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer briefly until heated through.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding onions, bell peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 275mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp in Cream Sauce, Seafood Pasta, Weeknight Dinner Recipe
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