Description
A heartwarming dish of succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring gently.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, making sure they are well-coated.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Storage suggestions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg