Creamy Garlic Shrimp
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe delivers a gourmet experience in just 15 minutes. Tender shrimp are bathed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer the cream for a longer period. If you don't have white wine, chicken broth can be substituted. Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, or smoked paprika can be added for extra flavor. Overcooking the shrimp and burning the garlic are common mistakes to avoid.