Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp brings restaurant-quality deliciousness straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender shrimp swimming in a rich, garlicky sauce will become your new go-to weeknight dinner that feels totally indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Dairy and Cream:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dry 1 lb of shrimp thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear.
- Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and chop 2 tbsp of fresh parsley for later use.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat until butter starts to bubble.
- Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and sauté exactly 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer across the skillet, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2 minutes at medium-high heat until the bottom turns pink and slightly curls.
- Flip each shrimp and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until completely opaque and golden.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet.
- Gently simmer cream for 2 minutes, allowing it to blend with the shrimp and create a smooth sauce.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup parmesan cheese over the shrimp, stirring until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle ¼ tsp red pepper flakes across the skillet for a subtle kick of heat.
- Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the shrimp to brighten the flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside your favorite accompaniment.
Notes
- Always ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Use medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to get a beautiful caramelized exterior on the shrimp.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and most tender bite in this creamy garlic sauce.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk and reduce cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg