Garlic Cream Shrimp (Printable version)

Tender shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce ready in 25 minutes

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Dairy & Pantry

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
04 - Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Return shrimp and any juices to the skillet. Stir to coat in the creamy sauce. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This feels fancy enough for company but comes together in under 30 minutes, which is my favorite kind of weeknight magic
  • The sauce clings to every bite, and you will want to spoon it over everything, even just straight from the pan
02 -
  • Shrimp continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them when they are just barely opaque and still slightly translucent in the center
  • If your sauce looks too thin, keep simmering it for another minute or two, and remember it will thicken slightly as it stands
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save time, just check that they have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, which makes them hold water and cook up rubbery
  • If you want to make this ahead, prepare everything up to the sauce step, then reheat gently and add the shrimp just before serving so they do not overcook

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