Creamy Garlic Shrimp (15-Minute Dinner)
Creamy Garlic Shrimp is a quick 15-minute dinner made with seared shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect served with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
Garnish
Large shrimp, peeled and deveinedOlive oilPaprikaBlack pepperSaltUnsalted butterGarlic cloves, minced or pureedChicken brothHeavy cream or half-and-halfFreshly grated Parmesan cheeseItalian seasoningRed pepper flakes (optional)Salt and pepper, to tasteFresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the ShrimpToss shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.Sear the ShrimpHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.Make the Sauce BaseReduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, then sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.Build the Creamy SauceStir in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.Combine & ServeReturn shrimp to the skillet and coat in the creamy sauce. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until heated through.Garnish & EnjoyFinish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth to loosen it.