20-Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp
A fast and rich garlic shrimp dish that comes together in just twenty minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for best texture.
- 3 tablespoons butter Melt over medium heat in a large skillet.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Sauté until fragrant.
- 1 cup heavy cream Warm slightly before adding to keep sauce smooth.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can substitute with Pecorino for a sharper flavor.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to garnish Chopped parsley
- as needed Cooked pasta For serving.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Cool before storing in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on low heat; add a splash of cream or milk if the sauce feels too thick. Consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or tossing in spinach or cherry tomatoes for added color and nutrition.