Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and elegant one-pan seafood dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with butter, herbs, and a touch of lemon. Ready in just 25 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal is perfect served over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice, if using.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and basil before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts much more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Serve over fettuccine, linguine, rice, mashed potatoes, or with toasted garlic bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American