Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and a hint of white wine. Perfectly pan-seared shrimp simmered in a luxurious sauce make for a quick and elegant dish ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (or substitute with chicken stock/broth)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a skillet over high heat, melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam, which indicates it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook Shrimp and Garlic: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp start turning from translucent to white, then add the finely chopped garlic. Stir for about 20 seconds; the shrimp should now be white but still slightly raw inside.
- Add White Wine: Pour in the white wine (or chicken stock/broth). The liquid will steam and bubble rapidly. Cook for about 30 seconds until the alcohol smell has dissipated and roughly half of the liquid has evaporated.
- Simmer with Cream and Cheese: Add the heavy whipping cream, shredded Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if necessary to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the creamy garlic shrimp immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side if desired for an added fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor, but frozen shrimp thawed properly also work well.
- Dry white wine adds depth to the sauce, but chicken stock is a good alcohol-free alternative.
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; they should be just opaque and tender.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream option, noting the sauce may be less rich.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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