Description
Silky, garlicky cream sauce cloaks juicy seared shrimp for a restaurant-quality dinner in just 20 minutes. Fresh garlic and Parmesan make all the difference.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
For Searing & Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio (or use broth))
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
To Serve (optional)
- cooked white rice (or pasta, zucchini noodles, or crusty bread)
Instructions
- Prepare & season. Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Sear the shrimp. Heat 1 tbsp butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Build pan sauce. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 2 tbsp butter. Stir in garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown). Deglaze with wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce by half.
- Make the cream sauce. Stir in broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Combine & serve. Return shrimp (and any juices) to the pan; toss 1 minute to warm through. Turn off heat, stir in parsley, and serve over hot rice or pasta with extra sauce.
Notes
No wine? Replace with extra broth and a squeeze of lemon.
Sauce too thick? Loosen with a splash of warm broth or cream. Too thin? Simmer 1–2 more minutes.
Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 33
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 260
