Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe – Quick & Flavorful
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This creamy garlic butter shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: recipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and paprika; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg