Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce with Parmesan and Italian herbs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick yet impressive meal served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 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
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until well coated to enhance flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and once melted, sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add broth to deglaze: Pour in chicken broth or white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly and intensify in flavor.
- Create the creamy sauce: Stir in heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens beautifully.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them gently in the creamy sauce, heating everything together for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with white wine for a more complex flavor.
- Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a mild dish.
- Serve with your favorite pasta, steamed rice, or warm crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to maintain their tender texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
