Description
A quick and delicious creamy garlic shrimp dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid a chewy texture. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg