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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp

A simple five-ingredient creamy garlic shrimp recipe that is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (large or medium; tail-on or off as you prefer) Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to get a light sear.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use room temperature cream for better blending.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Substitute with basil or tarragon for different flavors.
For Serving
  • Cooked pasta or rice Ideal for serving with the dish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes, flipping once, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan briefly if you want to avoid overcooking.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Season with salt and black pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Stir in the chopped parsley to brighten the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over hot cooked pasta or rice, spooning extra sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 900mg

Notes

For a lighter option, serve over zucchini noodles or buttered couscous. Add a squeeze of lemon for freshness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; consume soon for best texture. To reheat, warm gently over low heat, adding a splash of milk or stock if necessary.

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