Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes
Creamy garlic shrimp cooked in a rich skillet sauce with butter, cream, and Parmesan for a fast and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side, then remove.
- Sauté garlic for 30–45 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and simmer briefly.
- Stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan, seasoning, and stir until smooth.
- Return shrimp and coat in sauce.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp. Keep heat moderate when adding cream to prevent separation.