Description
This easy, garlicky, and luxuriously creamy shrimp dish comes together in minutes and tastes like it’s from a restaurant. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1–2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt and begin to sizzle.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.
- Increase the heat slightly and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes total. Remove shrimp to a plate if you prefer to finish the sauce separately.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet (if removed). Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook another 2–3 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly and coat the shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast. Substitute grated Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian