The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

This creamy garlic butter shrimp recipe is savory and restaurant-quality glamorous with its quick preparation and cooking time. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich, buttery sauce that is infused with garlic and lightly cream, creating a luscious, flavorful coating that dances in your mouth. A hint of lemon juice brightens the flavor while the Parmesan cheese adds savory depth to the sauce.

Perfectly quick enough for a weeknight dinner, made in under 20 minutes, or an elegant meal; the garlic butter shrimp recipe goes awesomely with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. It fits in well for those in search of an easy shrimp recipe, creamy seafood dishes, or garlic butter recipes, all of which this satisfies. For seafood lovers, versatile, satisfying, and full of flavor. As a main dish or appetizer, it makes a winning dish that is both easy to make and delicious.

Macros

Total Calories: 538kcal

Carbs: 6g

Proteins: 36g

Fats: 42g

Kitchen Tools Needed

Pan

Spatula

Measuring Cups

Knife

Cutting Board

Ingredients

250g of shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp of unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of chicken broth
1/2 tsp of paprika
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
Add the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine.
Allow the mixture to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.