Creamy Garlic Shrimp in 15 Mins: The Best Easy Weeknight Dish
A quick and delectable recipe for creamy garlic shrimp perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, cooking until they turn pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and paprika, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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