Creamy Garlic Shrimp in 15 Mins: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp