Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish packed with garlic and shrimp flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir well, and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the shrimp over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To enhance flavors, consider adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp, garlic shrimp, quick dinner, pasta dish, seafood recipe