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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp Quick 15 Minute Recipe for a Rich Flavorful Dinner

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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that brings together succulent shrimp and a rich, creamy garlic sauce in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or intimate dinners, this recipe combines fresh ingredients to create an irresistible flavor explosion that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete meal that is as beautiful as it is flavorful.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by thawing the shrimp if frozen and chopping the parsley.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, roughly 2 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter and fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately over pasta or rice, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg