Description
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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 freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Return shrimp to the pan and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Shrimp cook quickly—avoid overcooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, shrimp recipes, easy dinner, seafood dishes