Description
This Creamy Shrimp is rich, garlicky, and incredibly satisfying. Tender shrimp are cooked in a luscious cream sauce with hints of garlic and Parmesan—perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook shrimp: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, add remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the pan and toss in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp—they cook quickly and can become rubbery. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp, garlic shrimp, shrimp in cream sauce, easy shrimp recipe