Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream, or half and half
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss with paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring often so it does not brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth or white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the liquid reduces slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, then add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Return the cooked shrimp and any juices on the plate to the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp in the creamy garlic sauce and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve right away.
Notes
Thinner sauce: Add a splash of extra broth or cream if the sauce gets thicker than you like.
Veggie add ins: Stir in baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, or cooked asparagus during the last couple of minutes of simmering.
Leftovers: Store in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 265mg