Tender shrimp in a luscious garlic cream sauce — a restaurant-quality dish made right at home!
⭐ Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Sear the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Base:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant — don’t let it brown!
3️⃣ Add Cream & Cheese:
Lower heat to medium and pour in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Bring It All Together:
Return the shrimp to the pan and coat with the sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or toasted bread. 🍞✨
⏱ Quick Info:
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: ~25 min | Servings: 4
🍯 Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe:
✔ Rich, creamy, garlicky heaven
✔ One pan, 25 minutes, and done
✔ Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights
✔ Perfect over anything (or just eaten with a spoon 😅)
Want to add spinach, swap for scallops, or turn it into a creamy garlic shrimp pasta? I’ve got options — just say the word! 💌
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