Description
Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a delicious and simple dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and paprika, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half and half for the heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg