Description
An easy and delicious dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and return the shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh shrimp. Adjust spice levels to taste. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, creamy, garlic, butter, easy recipe, weeknight dinner