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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

A quick and comforting dish featuring shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Mild and quick to cook, familiar to kids.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Brings warm, homey flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Provides a rich, silky sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Neutral cooking fat.
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Adds saltiness and umami.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Simple seasonings to lift flavors.
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped Adds brightness to the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  3. Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, watch the shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking. Use pre-peeled shrimp and pre-minced garlic for quicker prep. Adjust the sauce consistency as needed with milk or broth.