Description
A luxurious and simple creamy garlic shrimp recipe that adds elegance to any meal with its rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over fluffy rice, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half the heavy cream with chicken broth. Pair with green vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg