Creamy garlic shrimp with Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy garlic sauce and the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 8 oz fettuccine or your choice of pasta, cooked and drained
Instructions:
- Start by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until it becomes fragrant, but be careful not to brown it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and the cheese is fully melted, which will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir them into the creamy garlic sauce. Let them heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the cooked pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your creamy garlic shrimp with Parmesan!
This dish is best served immediately while it’s still hot. You can also customize it by adding some vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
