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Creamy garlic butter shrimp skillet with parmesan cream sauce and fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

This creamy garlic butter shrimp skillet is rich, cozy, and packed with juicy shrimp in a silky parmesan cream sauce. It’s a quick seafood dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes and tastes like something from your favorite restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: 30-Minute Dinner
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Step 1
  2. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
  3. Step 2
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Step 3
  6. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Step 4
  8. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
  9. Step 5
  10. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  11. Step 6
  12. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir gently.
  13. Step 7
  14. Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until thick and creamy.
  15. Step 8
  16. Return shrimp to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
  17. Step 9
  18. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve warm.