Description
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe features tender shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce enriched with stock, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned and finished with fresh parsley, it's an irresistible dish that pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a comforting and elegant meal.
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 over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the shrimp turn opaque and are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on size. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer, letting it reduce slightly for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and continue simmering until the sauce thickens, 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 with the sauce. Toss to coat the shrimp fully in the creamy garlic sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the creamy garlic shrimp immediately over rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Jumbo shrimp is recommended for best texture, but any size shrimp will work fine.
- For added richness and depth, consider using a combination of white wine and stock in the sauce.
- Prepare your side dishes ahead so they are ready as soon as the shrimp is cooked.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for optimum flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water or stock to loosen the sauce if needed.
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
