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Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Close-up of plump shrimp coated in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
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Make this rich and flavorful shrimp dish quickly on the stovetop. This simple recipe delivers a creamy garlic butter sauce perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Let the sauce warm through, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat them completely in the creamy garlic butter sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • To prevent overcooking the shrimp, cook them only until they turn pink and opaque, then remove them from the pan before making the sauce.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, use high-quality unsalted butter.
  • This dish pairs well with linguine or angel hair pasta to soak up the rich buttery shrimp sauce.

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