Description
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes! Tender shrimp are cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce enriched with cream and Parmesan, making a quick, elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Return shrimp to skillet and toss in the creamy sauce. Cook for another minute to warm through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth sauce. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, easy dinner, shrimp pasta