Description
A quick, creamy, and delicious shrimp dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Pasta, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp and use fresh garlic for the best flavor. You can make variations by adding vegetables or substituting proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Garlic, Creamy, Quick Meal, Pasta