Creamy Garlic Shrimp

I don’t know about you, but I love a good creamy garlic shrimp dish. And when I say “good,” I mean really good. You know, the kind that makes your taste buds do a little happy dance?

The combination of succulent shrimp and rich, creamy sauce is absolutely heavenly.

When you are looking for an easy and fast shrimp dinner, the Creamy Garlic Shrimp is the one. It contains very few ingredients, takes only 10 minutes to make, and is satisfying and phenomenal.

This is a shrimp recipe that can be made for any night of the week.

Voilà! You’ve got yourself a delicious and satisfying meal.

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How do you devein Shrimp?

The vein is not difficult to pull out with your fingers. You could also use a knife to slice the back and remove the vein that way.

What is the best type of shrimp to use for creamy garlic shrimp?

There are many types of shrimp that could be used in this dish. I prefer to use large shrimp or jumbo shrimp. You could use fresh or frozen, and virtually any size.

What type of wine should I use in this dish?

When you are using wine in cooking, you need to consider the meat that is being cooked. In a shrimp dish, white wine is the best.

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Frozen shrimp is great to use. Be sure that they are thawed first and dried off. Then cook them as directed.

How should I serve Creamy Garlic Shrimp?

This dish can be served with a salad, over pasta or rice. It can be eaten with crusty bread.

Can I add lemon juice to the sauce?

If you would like a touch more acidity to your sauce, then it is okay to add lemon juice to the sauce.

What vegetables should I use?

Adding vegetables is a great way to add more flavor. You could add broccoli, mushrooms, or even carrots.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Olive oil
• Butter unsalted
• Minced garlic
• White cooking wine
• Heavy whipping cream
• Parmesan cheese grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Creamy Garlic Shrimp:

Step 1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.

Step 2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute on both sides until seared and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter and garlic to the skillet. Saute until the butter is melted.

Step 4. Stir the white cooking wine into the skillet, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.

Step 5. Whisk the heavy whipping cream into the skillet and simmer until the sauce has thickened.

Step 6. Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce,

Step 7. add the shrimp back to the skillet.

Step 8. Toss to coat well.

Step 9. Serve with your choice of vegetables or pasta.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

This creamy garlic shrimp skillet is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

4.39 from 44 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 ½ lbs. Large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 3 tsp. Minced garlic
• ½ C. White cooking wine
• 1 ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
• ½ C. Parmesan cheese grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute on both sides until seared and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter and garlic to the skillet. Saute until the butter is melted.
• Stir the white cooking wine into the skillet, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Whisk the heavy whipping cream into the skillet and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
• Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce, and add the shrimp back to the skillet, tossing to coat well.
• Serve with your choice of vegetables or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 328mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Sugar: 2g

Author: Laura

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How should I store the Creamy Garlic Shrimp?

The Creamy Garlic Shrimp should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It is best to store this dish in an airtight container.

How should I reheat this dish?

This creamy shrimp can be heated on the stovetop, in a skillet.

Can I freeze this Creamy Shrimp?

The creamy Shrimp can be frozen. It should be cooled down to room temperature before placing it into an airtight container.

What are the best ways to thicken a cream sauce?

You can make a roux from flour and milk, or you can use a slurry made from cornstarch and water. Either one will thicken the dish.

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