Description
This Juicy Mouthwatering Delicious Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe features tender shrimp cooked in a luscious, flavorful garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a quick and elegant weeknight seafood dinner, it’s rich, satisfying, and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure good searing. Season evenly with paprika, salt, and black pepper for balanced flavor and a mild smoky spice.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, enhancing the sauce’s aroma.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any flavorful browned bits left from cooking the shrimp.
- Incorporate Cream and Parmesan: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, becoming rich and velvety.
- Finish with Lemon and Shrimp: Add fresh lemon juice to brighten the sauce. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for another minute to reheat the shrimp and marry the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for freshness and color. Serve immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
