Description
Make a rich, low-carb shrimp dish quickly in one skillet using heavy cream and garlic for a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the broth reduce slightly for about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp completely in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the heavy cream mixture for an extra minute or two before adding the Parmesan.
- You can substitute half the heavy cream with 2 ounces of softened cream cheese for an even richer texture.
- Ensure you do not overcook the shrimp; they cook very fast in the hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 300