Description
A quick and luxurious one-skillet creamy garlic shrimp dish that’s ready in 15 minutes. Packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight indulgence, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp in paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, melt the butter in the same skillet, and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth or white wine, simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with sauce. Warm through for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh or thoroughly thawed and dried frozen shrimp to avoid excess moisture.
- Add spinach at the end for extra nutrients and color.
- Customize heat with more red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning.
- Swap Parmesan with white cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
