Description
A quick and satisfying creamy garlic butter shrimp skillet recipe. Succulent shrimp are coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This versatile dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to sizzle.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start turning pink, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Let it reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines smoothly with the cream sauce.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them gently in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the shrimp through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle fresh parsley on top, and serve the creamy garlic butter shrimp over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- If you enjoy a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg