Creamy Garlic Shrimp
A delightful dish of tender shrimp smothered in a velvety sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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