Description
Discover how to make a delicious One Pan Healthy and Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper (2 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley (15 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated mozzarella cheese (25 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (15 grams cornstarch mixed with 30 milliliters water)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Add salt and black pepper to the pan, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and return the cooked shrimp to the pan.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp and sauce.
- Stir gently to combine the cheese into the sauce and ensure the shrimp are well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a more robust flavor, opt for homemade beef broth over store-bought.
- To enhance the creaminess, swap coconut cream for coconut milk.
- Try experimenting with different herbs like basil or cilantro for a unique twist.
