Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp (15 Minutes)
If you’re craving a quick yet sophisticated meal, this Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp (15 Minutes) is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress, this dish combines succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that feels like a treat. With minimal ingredients and just one skillet required, you’ll have a comforting and elegant dish ready in no time. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, it’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp; lower heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; gently stir to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg