Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or sunflower
- 1 pound shrimp, size 8–12, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp generously with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2 minutes without moving them.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic turns a light blonde color and is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce begins to thicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste. Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat the shrimp thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Transfer the creamy garlic shrimp to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or sunflower
- 1 pound shrimp, size 8–12, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp generously with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2 minutes without moving them.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic turns a light blonde color and is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce begins to thicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste. Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat the shrimp thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Transfer the creamy garlic shrimp to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min