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Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Easy Recipes for a Quick Dinner

Juicy shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce—this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers big on flavor in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: comfort food, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, healthy recipes express, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Cooked pasta or rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately over pasta or rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use fresh shrimp for best results.