Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a rich and flavorful dish that comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Succulent jumbo shrimp are seared to perfection, then coated in a velvety, cheesy garlic cream sauce that’s simply irresistible. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes—or enjoy it with crusty bread for dipping. It’s the ultimate comfort seafood dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 + ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded (or grated Parmesan cheese)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil is sizzling hot. Add shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate.
- Add butter and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about one minute. Add wine and stir well to combine, about one minute.
- Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning and white cheddar. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and keep stirring until thickened to a desired consistency.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss well to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33.9gFat: 22gCholesterol: 292.2mgSodium: 399.1mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1.6mg
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