Description
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and velvety garlic parmesan sauce. Perfectly seasoned and ready in just 15 minutes, it makes an elegant and satisfying dinner served over rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the shrimp turn opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and let it reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately over your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Jumbo shrimp is recommended for the best texture, but any size shrimp will work well.
- For added richness and depth of flavor, substitute half of the stock with dry white wine.
- Prepare side dishes in advance to have everything ready when the shrimp finishes cooking.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese provides the best flavor and texture for the sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
