Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp brings restaurant-quality seafood right to your kitchen table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender shrimp swim in a silky sauce that makes dinner feel special without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper over 1 lb shrimp. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet at 375°F (medium-high). Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Move shrimp to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to 325°F (medium). Melt 2 tbsp butter, then add 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir constantly for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Scrape pan bottom to release browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.
- Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce smooths and thickens, about 3-4 minutes at 325°F.
- Gently return shrimp to skillet. Coat completely in sauce, warming for 2 minutes at 325°F.
- Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with preferred side dish.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs lightly before adding to the dish for extra crunch and nutty depth of flavor.
- Fresh shrimp cooks quickly, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking and keep the meat tender.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta or rice.
- Swap butter with olive oil if wanting a dairy-free preparation that still delivers rich, satisfying taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg