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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Shrimp: Indulgent Weeknight Comfort Food

  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

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

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. 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