Description
Whip up this creamy garlic shrimp in minutes and watch your dinner guests swoon with delight. Succulent shrimp swim in a rich, garlicky sauce that turns an ordinary meal into a restaurant-worthy experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F.
- Season 1 pound shrimp with 14 teaspoon salt and 18 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side at medium heat until they turn completely pink and opaque.
- Transfer shrimp to a separate plate using tongs.
- Drop 4 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour 12 cup chicken broth into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce liquid slightly.
- Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, 12 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 12 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Allow sauce to bubble gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Slide shrimp back into the skillet and coat completely with sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley over the dish.
- Plate immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for soaking up the rich sauce.
Notes
- Toast the garlic carefully to avoid burning, which can make the sauce bitter and harsh.
- Select fresh, high-quality shrimp with a sweet ocean smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Use whole milk or half-and-half as a lighter cream alternative that still creates a rich sauce.
- Gluten-free diets can substitute cornstarch for Parmesan to maintain sauce thickness and eliminate dairy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg