Description
Creamy garlic shrimp is a luxurious dish that brings together succulent shrimp and a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for date nights or cozy dinners at home. With its aromatic flavors and stunning presentation, buttery shrimp glisten in the creamy sauce, inviting you to indulge. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to savor every drop of this delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley; mix well.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, drizzling remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg