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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful and simple creamy garlic shrimp dish, perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Pasta, rice, or crusty bread (for serving)


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the skillet for even cooking. Add lemon juice for extra flavor or red pepper flakes for heat.