Description
A quick and indulgent weeknight recipe featuring tender shrimp in a rich and buttery garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 195mg