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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp

A quick and rich dish featuring tender shrimp in a smooth garlic cream sauce, perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Cooked pasta or rice (optional) For serving

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over cooked pasta or rice, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

To store, cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat. Freezing is not recommended for shrimp in cream sauce as texture changes.