Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy Garlic Shrimp features perfectly seared shrimp in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet
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 to taste
- 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.
Notes
If using fresh pasta (not dried), use 12 ounces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 283mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1234IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 1mg
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