Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Creamy Garlic Shrimp. Discover a delicious recipe for a perfect seafood dish. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pureed)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (for heat, optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1- Season the Shrimp
● In a bowl, toss shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure it’s well coated. - Step 2- Sear the Shrimp
● Set stove to medium-high heat. Add olive oil in a large skillet and let it get hot for a minute.
● Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. - Step 3- Make the Creamy Sauce
● Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
● Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
● Stir in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. - Step 4- Add Cream and Cheese
● Pour in heavy cream and stir thoroughly.
● Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
● Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. - Step 5- Combine & Serve
● Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, coating them in the creamy sauce.
● Simmer on low heat for another 2 minutes until heated through. - Step 6- Garnish & Enjoy
● Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
● Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg