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Creamy Garlic Shrimp
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

This recipe makes shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. It is quick to prepare and works well over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for one minute.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce. Heat through for about one minute.
  7. Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can let it simmer uncovered for an extra few minutes before adding the shrimp back in. For extra flavor, use white wine instead of chicken broth in the initial step.

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