Description

This creamy garlic shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors. Succulent shrimp are seared to perfection and coated in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. It’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Shrimp:

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Season Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Sear Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth (or white wine), and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, and stir to coat them in the creamy sauce. Simmer for another minute to heat through.
Serve & Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Enjoy!

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free Parmesan.
If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can replace half of the cream with chicken broth.
Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough if cooked for too long.
You can easily double or halve the recipe depending on the number of servings needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 190mg

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