Description
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is the perfect weeknight comfort food, combining tender shrimp in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Add red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, weeknight dinner, comfort food