Description
This creamy garlic shrimp dish is a delightful combination of flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking it for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Stir continuously to create a creamy consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Once everything is mixed well and heated through, remove from heat.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg