Classic Creamy Garlic Shrimp
When you're craving something that feels like an upscale coastal dinner but only have 15 minutes to spare, this Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is the ultimate answer. The aroma of garlic sautéing in butter is enough to pull anyone into the kitchen, but it’s the way the heavy cream transforms into a silky, golden sauce that truly seals the deal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ fresh lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Sear: Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1.5 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Cheese: Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine: Return the shrimp to the pan. Add the lemon juice and half the parsley. Toss for 1 minute to warm through and coat in sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the shrimp and sauce over bowls of warm rice. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and an extra pinch of pepper flakes.