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Delicious Creamy Garlic Shrimp in a skillet with fresh parsley

Creamy Garlic Shrimp

A quick and elegant dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Cook the Shrimp
  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy garlic sauce.
  2. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

For a richer sauce, use all heavy cream and omit the chicken broth. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness. Serve with a side of steamed asparagus or a simple green salad for a complete meal.