Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked to perfection in a creamy garlic sauce, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, tails on or off
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Fry in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in white wine or broth and allow it to reduce by half. Reduce heat to low-medium, add cream, and simmer gently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Dish: Add parmesan cheese to the sauce and simmer until melted and thickened. Return shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the creamy garlic shrimp over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
