Creamy Garlic Shrimp
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Tender shrimp are bathed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect served over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the wine has reduced slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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