Description
A rich, buttery, and creamy garlic shrimp dish made with juicy shrimp and a silky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights ready in just 20 minutes and great over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Optional: pinch of chili flakes for heat
Instructions
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper (and chili flakes if using).
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Return shrimp to the pan and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
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Frozen shrimp works too just make sure to thaw and pat dry first.
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For a keto version, serve over steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4
- Calories: ~370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp, garlic shrimp, 20-minute dinner, shrimp recipe