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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp: 15-Minute Gourmet Magic

Experience the magic of Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp, a gourmet dish ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1-2 medium Shallots Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Optional dairy-free: coconut milk or cashew cream
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional: dairy-free butter or olive oil
  • 0.5 cup White Wine Optional; can use broth with lemon
  • 0.5 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 0.5 medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process. Mince garlic and chop shallots.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat, add shrimp, cook until pink and opaque. Set shrimp aside.
  4. Pour in white wine, scrape brown bits, and add broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
  5. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes to thicken, then return shrimp to skillet and coat in sauce.
  6. Plate the shrimp, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly pairs with garlic parmesan sweet potato wedges or pasta for a complete meal.

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