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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

A rich and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Cook the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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