Creamy Garlic Shrimp Banh Mi
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Banh Mi
Ingredients
For the Creamy Garlic Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 1 fresh baguette, (bánh mì style), cut into serving pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt and lightly foam.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant but does not brown.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 15 seconds to release their aroma.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, making it creamier and slightly thicker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the shrimp are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the creamy garlic shrimp immediately with slices of fresh baguette (bánh mì) for dipping or making small sandwiches. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Banh Mi
For the Creamy Garlic Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 1 fresh baguette, (bánh mì style), cut into serving pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt and lightly foam.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant but does not brown.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 15 seconds to release their aroma.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, making it creamier and slightly thicker.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the shrimp are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the creamy garlic shrimp immediately with slices of fresh baguette (bánh mì) for dipping or making small sandwiches. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 1 min