10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp is a popular seafood, because it is versatile and easy to cook.

This creamy garlic shrimp recipe is a wonderful demonstration of this.

It literally takes 10 minutes to prepare and you’ll wow your family and friends with the wonderful taste of a truly creamy seafood delight.

A MUST-TRY! DELICIOUSNESS!

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Why I Love 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp

• The dish can be made quickly and easily.
• The ingredients are readily available.
• The dish can be made less rich with various options to substitute for the heavy cream.

Do you cook shrimp with butter or oil?

You can use butter or oil to cook shrimp. The butter will give it a slightly salty flavor, which will complement the taste of the shrimp. If you use oil, rather go for one with a neutral taste, such as sunflower,

What can I use instead of heavy whipping cream?

The basis of any substitute for heavy whipping cream is milk. You will need to combine the milk in equal quantities with butter, Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese or olive oil. You can also use evaporated milk, or even condensed milk, although it is much sweeter than heavy cream. Another alternative is to mix cornstarch with milk.

How to serve 10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Serve creamy garlic shrimp in a round dish, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Fill a dish halfway with mashed potatoes. Use a spoon to create a well in the middle of the potato. Ladle the garlic dish into the middle of the ‘well’ and serve it together.

Cooking Tips:

• Make sure the oil in the pan is very hot before adding the shrimp, and sear the shrimp quickly on both sides before sauteing.  
• Add the cream to the sauce in a steady stream and mix the whole time. Keep mixing while the sauce is thickening.
• Make sure the plate is on low when you add the parmesan cheese and before you add the shrimp.

Variations:

• Saute the shrimp in oil and then a bit of butter. Create the sauce separately, then serve the dish in two parts that can be combined by individual diners.
• Substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream, which will give the shrimp dish a more tropical taste.
• Add some diced bacon, to create a hybrid dish with a slightly salty taste.

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter
• Minced garlic
• Chicken broth or white cooking wine
• Heavy whipping cream
• Parmesan cheese grated
• Fresh chopped parsley

How To Make 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp:

Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.

Step 2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute until cooked through, then remove and set aside.

Step 3. Melt the butter in the same skillet, and stir in the garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.

Step 4. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5. Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and saute until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 6. Stir in the parmesan cheese, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7. Add the shrimp back to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and serve topped with fresh parsley.

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How to store 10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Any creamy dish must be kept in the fridge, in a sealed plastic container. You can also store the creamy garlic shrimp dish in the freezer.

How to reheat 10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp

To reheat the 10 minute creamy garlic shrimp, tip it out of the plastic container into a saucepan. Add a quarter of a cup of milk. Put the plate on low and allow the dish to warm up slowly. Keep an eye on the saucepan and make sure the sauce doesn’t boil. If the sauce is frozen, you must stir the dish continuously as it heats.

How long does 10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp last in the fridge?

You can keep the 10 minute creamy garlic shrimp dish in a closed plastic container in the fridge for three to four days. I suggest you divide it in half and put each half into separate containers, so you can use the dish for more than one meal.

Can I make 10 Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp ahead?

You can make a creamy garlic shrimp dish ahead of time and then keep it in the fridge. I suggest not making the dish too far ahead. In fact, no longer than a day or two before you use it. You may find that it is best to sear the shrimp and prepare the sauce beforehand, then quickly combine the two and cook together just before serving the dish.

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