Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Rich, garlicky cream sauce over perfectly seared shrimp.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Servings
6
Total Time15 minutes
Prep5 minutes
Cook10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp white wine
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ½ cup white cheddar, shredded (or grated parmesan)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
  2. Add butter and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Add heavy cream, italian seasoning, and cheddar. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and stir until thickened.
  4. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat.
  5. Garnish with parsley. Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Storage: Airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm on the stove over medium-low for 5-10 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 345
Fat 22g
Carbs 2g
Protein 33.9g