Description
Creamy Parmesan Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings together plump shrimp and a luscious, velvety sauce. Infused with rich Parmesan and fragrant garlic, this quick and easy recipe transforms any ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Serve over pasta or rice for a complete and satisfying dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large, deveined shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return shrimp to the skillet and coat them in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including a pinch of red pepper flakes or substituting shrimp with chicken or sautéed vegetables. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.