Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Tender shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick dinners and easy to customize with your favorite sides.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking shrimp and sauce
- 1 bowl for seasoning shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping each side until opaque and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth or white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat them with the creamy sauce; simmer on low heat for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a creamy, smooth sauce.
- Simmer sauce gently without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Try adding spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or extra chili flakes for variations.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 2 days.