Description
A comforting and flavorful creamy garlic shrimp dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, shrimp recipe, easy seafood dish, quick dinner recipe, Italian cuisine