Description
Creamy garlic shrimp transforms an ordinary dinner into a gourmet experience in just 15 minutes. This dish features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic garlic and a splash of lemon juice. Whether you’re cooking for family or impressing a date, this irresistible recipe blends delightful flavors and stunning presentation, making it perfect for any occasion. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy every bite of this culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen, deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Lower heat; add heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for about 2 minutes until creamy.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg