Description
A rich and savory creamy garlic shrimp dish that’s perfect for dinner parties and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups rice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, letting it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Using fresh shrimp will enhance the flavor, but frozen shrimp works as well if thawed. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg