Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked till opaque to avoid rubberiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Sauté and simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood, gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg