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creamy garlic parmesan shrimp
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

BEST shrimp ever, with rich, buttery, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Takes 15 mins and so good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Shrimp
Keyword: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (350g) shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon mirin optional
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Heat up a skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and saute the garlic until aromatic. Add the shrimp, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, mirin (if using), cayenne pepper and salt.
  • As soon as the sauce bubbles, add the lemon juice, stir to mix well. Turn off the heat and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Top with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp is best served with my easy spaghetti (check out the recipe) and garlic broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 1479mg | Sugar: 2g