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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Irresistibly Creamy Garlic Shrimp to Delight Your Taste Buds

Delight in creamy garlic shrimp, bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thoroughly thawed
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted for better seasoning
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Flour For thickening
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Star ingredient for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot for Rice

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and keep it warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat, then sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes on each side until cooked.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  4. If desired, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour into the garlic mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the juice of 1/2 lemon, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Return the seared shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
  8. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over warm rice, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp is fresh; adjust seasoning to taste; serve immediately for best texture.

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