Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple dish with this Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add shrimp back to skillet, simmer together. Stir in parsley, lemon juice.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning. Serve over pasta, rice, or with bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
