Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic-parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant 15-minute meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated for balanced flavor.
- Sauté Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth or white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce and concentrate the flavors.
- Make Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them well in the creamy garlic sauce. Heat for an additional 2 minutes to marry flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Chicken broth can be replaced with white wine for a deeper flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cream sauce at its best consistency.
- Ensure shrimp is deveined and peeled for the best texture and presentation.
