Description
Garlic shrimp delivers a speedy seafood feast that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your dinner table. Tender shrimp sizzle in a rich, garlicky sauce that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine 1 lb shrimp with 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until every shrimp gets evenly seasoned.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at 400°F for 2 minutes. Drop seasoned shrimp into hot pan and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly curled.
- Remove shrimp and set aside. Lower skillet temperature to 325°F and melt 2 tbsp butter directly in pan.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to melted butter. Sauté for exactly 45-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Allow liquid to reduce for 2-3 minutes, scraping any browned bits from pan bottom.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked shrimp to sauce. Gently coat each piece and warm through for 2 additional minutes.
- Transfer to serving plate and scatter 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley across top. Serve immediately with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden sear without steaming.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor, and chop it finely to distribute evenly throughout the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less butter, which still creates a creamy texture.
- If avoiding dairy, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a similar rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg