Description
This creamy garlic shrimp recipe delivers tender, juicy shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made from garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick dinner that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth or white wine and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly and picking up any flavorful bits from the skillet bottom.
- Make the creamy sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the creamy sauce to coat. Heat together for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors and ensure shrimp are warmed through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- For a different flavor, white wine can be used instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for no heat.
- Ensure not to overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Serve with your choice of sides like pasta, steamed rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
