Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Perfectly seared shrimp in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. This one-pan recipe creates a restaurant-worthy dish in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter to skillet and stir until melted. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a low simmer; cook and stir until sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with additional parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot over pasta or rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.
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Notes
- If using fresh pasta (not dried), use 12 ounces.
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 1mg
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