Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Here’s a quick and delicious Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe—rich, flavorful, and ready in about 20 minutes.

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Creamy Garlic Shrimp (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt and black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tbsp butter (additional)

• 5–6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp paprika

• Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Season & Sear Shrimp

   • Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

   • Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink.

   • Remove shrimp and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce

   • Lower heat to medium.

   • Add butter to the same skillet.

   • Sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

   • Pour in chicken broth; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

   • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan.

   • Simmer gently until sauce thickens.

3. Finish

   • Return shrimp to skillet.

   • Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using).

   • Simmer 1–2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Serving Ideas

• Over pasta or fettuccine

• With rice or risotto

• With crusty bread

• Alongside roasted vegetables or salad

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Tips & Variations

• Lighter version: Use half-and-half instead of cream.

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of white cooking wine when reducing the broth.

• Veg add-in: Spinach or mushrooms work great.

• Dairy-free: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

If you’d like, I can also share a one-pan shrimp pasta version or a low-carb option 😊