Creamy Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious creamy garlic shrimp recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 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 Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside once cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and add garlic. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth or wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Pour in heavy cream, then whisk in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp to the skillet, coating in the creamy sauce. Simmer on low for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Don't overcook shrimp; they become rubbery. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, not boil. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.