Here’s a rich and flavorful Creamy Shrimp recipe — tender shrimp in a garlicky, buttery cream sauce, perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
🍤 Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for thinner sauce)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the shrimp
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the creamy sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and broth (if using).
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
3️⃣ Combine
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Cook 1–2 minutes more to heat through.
4️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with parsley or chives.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add lemon juice or zest for bright flavor.
- For a spicy kick, stir in red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap Parmesan for Asiago or Pecorino for a slightly different flavor.
- Make it low-carb by serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
I can also give you:
- Cajun creamy shrimp with blackened spices
- Garlic butter creamy shrimp pasta
- Slow cooker creamy shrimp stew
Do you want a garlic-parmesan style or a spicy Cajun style creamy shrimp?
