Creamy Garlic Shrimp
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Tender shrimp are bathed in a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce just before serving.
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