Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan is a quick, elegant dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp (tails on or off)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear for 1–2 minutes on each side until just pink, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer until reduced by half, scraping up browned bits.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, and let it gently simmer. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add Parmesan and stir until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return shrimp to skillet, coat with sauce, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Heavy cream or half-and-half can be used for extra richness.
- Add red pepper flakes or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Use thawed and dried frozen shrimp for best results.
- Reheat gently to maintain sauce consistency and shrimp tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
