Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp comes together faster than ordering takeout, giving you restaurant-quality flavors straight from your kitchen. Tender shrimp swimming in a silky, herb-infused sauce means dinner feels like a special occasion without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 1 lb of shrimp using paper towels to remove moisture and ensure perfect searing.
- Generously season shrimp with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes on both sides.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes hot.
- Carefully place shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes at 375°F until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip shrimp and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and look just opaque. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 4 tbsp butter completely.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to melted butter, stirring for 30 seconds until their aroma releases.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth and ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Simmer sauce at 250°F for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup parmesan cheese into sauce, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Gently return shrimp to skillet, coating them evenly in the warm sauce.
- Chop 2 tbsp fresh parsley and scatter over the shrimp.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or atop your favorite pasta.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to get that gorgeous golden sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this quick recipe.
- Keep sauce heat moderate to prevent cream from separating and ensure silky smooth consistency.
- Gluten-free diners can serve over zucchini noodles, while dairy-free folks can swap cream for coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 498 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg