Creamy Parmesan Shrimp
Creamy Parmesan Shrimp is a delectable dish that elevates your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This quick recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfectly paired with pasta or rice, each creamy bite bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for both busy evenings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg