Description
Creamy garlic shrimp promises a Mediterranean feast in just 15 minutes, dancing with rich flavors and elegant simplicity. Succulent shrimp swim in a silky sauce, inviting home cooks to savor restaurant-quality magic without complex techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil to create a smooth cooking surface.
- Season the shrimp with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper, then gently place them into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to transform into a vibrant pink hue within 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their pristine temperature and texture.
- In the same skillet, melt butter until it becomes a silky liquid, creating a rich foundation for the upcoming flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes, stirring rapidly to release their aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to lift the caramelized remnants from the skillet’s surface.
- Incorporate heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, zesty lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, whisking the ingredients into a luxurious, harmonious sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and slightly thicken, developing a velvety consistency that will embrace the shrimp.
- Carefully return the reserved shrimp to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the creamy mixture and warming them through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant touch of color and fresh herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately, presenting a tantalizing blend of tender shrimp nestled in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil or coconut oil for a dairy-free version that keeps the rich flavor profile intact.
- Reduce spiciness by cutting down red pepper flakes or omitting them completely for sensitive palates.
- Choose wild-caught shrimp over farm-raised for better sustainability and cleaner taste experience.
- Quickly pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve golden-brown edges and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg