Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan is a delightful seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This recipe features plump, juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, finished off with the savory goodness of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy meal at home. Pair this dish with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added vibrancy and nutrition. With its quick prep time and scrumptious taste, Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen shrimp
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over pasta or alone, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Opt for large shrimp for better texture.
Avoid overcooking by removing shrimp from heat when they are just opaque.
Enhance the dish by adding spinach or cherry tomatoes during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Opt for large shrimp for better texture.- Avoid overcooking by removing shrimp from heat when they are just opaque.- Enhance the dish by adding spinach or cherry tomatoes during cooking.