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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and delicious creamy garlic butter shrimp dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese can be substituted with asiago or pecorino
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink, then remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (but not browned!).
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, letting it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmering until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Add the red pepper flakes and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing in the sauce until heated through.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Best reheated on the stove to prevent rubbery shrimp. For a vegan version, substitute shrimp with cauliflower or chickpeas, and use plant-based cream and cheese.