Here’s a rich but easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe—perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth (optional, for lighter sauce)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
2. Make the garlic butter sauce
- Lower heat to medium.
- Add remaining butter and garlic to the same pan.
- Sauté for 30 seconds–1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
3. Make it creamy
- Pour in cream (and broth if using).
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
4. Combine
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Toss to coat and simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Serving Ideas
- Over fettuccine or linguine
- With mashed potatoes or rice
- With garlic bread or steamed vegetables
Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery quickly.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white cooking wine when sautéing garlic.
- Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter version (sauce will be thinner).
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan 15-minute version or an air fryer shrimp version to save time.