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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic (minced or pureed); 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped

Bylina Carter February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

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Introduction

Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With tender shrimp cooked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, it pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s both easy and impressive.

A close-up of a frying pan filled with cooked shrimp in a creamy orange sauce, with bright orange shrimp evenly spread and partially submerged in the smooth, thick sauce that has red and green herb flecks sprinkled on top for garnish. The pan has a textured dark surface, and the background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.

Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until shrimp are cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in chicken broth or white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5: Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
Step 6: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and coat them in the creamy sauce. Simmer on low heat for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 7: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding sautéed onions, bell peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat, or omit if you prefer mild flavors.

Freshly grated Parmesan melts best and gives a richer taste compared to pre-grated cheese.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat to prevent the cream sauce from separating. Avoid microwaving at high power to maintain the sauce’s creamy texture.