Creamy Garlic Shrimp
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect served over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring the wine to a simmer and let it reduce for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the parsley.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Serve over linguine or fettuccine for a complete meal. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright note to the dish.
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