Description
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and satisfying seafood dinner featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or whenever you’re craving a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to enjoy every drop of the creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth or white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and creates a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g