Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp 

This dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic Parmesan sauce, delivering a restaurant quality meal in under 30 minutes. The combination of heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of paprika creates a flavorful and indulgent sauce that perfectly complements the shrimp. Whether served over pasta or rice, this easy recipe is sure to impress.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Cooked rice or pasta, for serving

 Directions

1. Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

2. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add Cream and Seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

4. Incorporate Parmesan: Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.

5. Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

6. Finish and Serve: Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over cooked rice or pasta.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 4 servings)

• Calories: Approximately 450 kcal

• Fat: 30g

• Carbohydrates: 5g

• Protein: 40g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 2g