Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp Delightful and Quick Meal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted and hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and stir well to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss in the creamy sauce until they are fully coated. Let the mixture simmer for another minute to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve over pasta or rice, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.