Description
This creamy garlic shrimp recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 15 minutes! Tender shrimp swimming in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce makes an impressive yet easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Simple ingredients, one pan, and minimal effort required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes if using. Pour in chicken broth or wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Finish the dish: Return the shrimp to the pan, including any accumulated juices. Gently toss to coat in the sauce and heat through for about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for sopping up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Remove them from the initial sear while they’re still slightly translucent in the center as they’ll continue cooking in the sauce.
- Use fresh garlic: Pre-minced jarred garlic won’t deliver the same flavor as freshly minced cloves.
- Room temperature cream: Take the heavy cream out 15-20 minutes before cooking to prevent it from potentially curdling.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream to revive the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 280
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