Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a culinary delight that brings together succulent shrimp and a rich, velvety garlic sauce, enhanced by the sharpness of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish transforms weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences, all while being easy to prepare. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread for an indulgent meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (approximately 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently while scraping up brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; stir to coat well. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over pasta or alongside bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 290mg