Description
Discover the delectable flavor of Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp, a quick and luxurious dish that pairs perfectly with pasta or rice. This recipe features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce—ideal for seafood lovers and impressive enough for any dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan with shrimp, stirring continuously to combine. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Add chopped parsley and stir well. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- This dish can be paired nicely with garlic bread, a fresh salad, or steamed vegetables.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 220mg