Description
Delicious creamy garlic shrimp served over your choice of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dry shrimp sear better and develop more flavor.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Be careful not to overcook them—they will finish cooking in the sauce later.
- Build the garlic base: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. Then add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir well and allow the sauce to gently simmer for 4–5 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the cheese: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Let it melt completely into the sauce, creating a smooth and velvety texture.
- Return the shrimp: Add the shrimp back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over them and simmer for another 2–3 minutes, just until everything is heated through and beautifully coated.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of that creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg