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creamy garlic shrimp in a pan

Quick And Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Dinner In 15 Minutes)

Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a dish that balances simplicity and sophistication. Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce makes this shrimp recipe delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 226

Ingredients

  • 500 grams / 1.1 lb Raw Shrimp Deveined.
  • ½ tsp / 3 g Salt.
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Black Pepper 1/2 tsp for seasoning and 1/2 tsp for cooking
  • 1 tbsp / 15 ml Cooking Oil.
  • 2 tbsp / 28 g Butter.
  • 6-8 Garlic Cloves Minced.
  • 1 cup / 238 ml Chicken Stock.
  • 1 cup / 238 ml Heavy Cream.
  • Salt To Taste.
  • ¼ tsp / 0.5 g Oregano.
  • ½ cup / 50 g Parmesan Cheese.
  • 1 tbsp / 4 g Parsley Chopped.

Instructions

Prepare The Shrimp

  • In a mixing bowl, add 500 grams of deveined raw shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  • Then toss the shrimp with a spatula until they are evenly seasoned and coated.

Cook The Shrimp

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of cooking oil to it.
  • Using tongs, carefully transfer the shrimp to the pan, leaving space between each piece.
  • Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink without overcooking the shrimp.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Prepare The Garlic-Cream Mixture

  • In the same pan, add 2 tbsp of butter and let it melt.
  • Add 6-8 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken stock and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.

Add Cream and Seasoning

  • Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the mix and sprinkle salt (to taste),  black pepper, and oregano.
  • Mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.

Thicken The Creamy Mixture

  • Add ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce reaches your desired thickness.

Combine Shrimp and Sauce

  • Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and mix it well with the sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the shrimp to absorb the flavors of the rich creamy garlic sauce.

Finish and Serve

  • Toss 1 tbsp of chopped parsley into the dish. Mix well to combine.
  • Take it off the heat, serve it, and enjoy the delicious dinner!

Notes

Garlic burns fairly easily and it can turn black in just seconds! Take care not to overcook while sauteing the garlic in butter, as burnt garlic can impart a bitter taste.