Oh yes! Creamy shrimp is rich, decadent, and comes together fast—perfect over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread 🦐🍽️
🦐 Creamy Shrimp
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 5–10 min
- Cook: 10–12 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
🔥 Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, then add cream. Stir and let simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using), cayenne (if using), and adjust seasoning.
- Return shrimp to skillet, coat with creamy sauce, and heat 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or chives and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with bread.
🌟 Variations
- Lemon-garlic creamy shrimp: Add juice and zest of 1 lemon for brightness.
- Cajun style: Use Cajun seasoning instead of paprika for a spicy kick.
- Creamy tomato shrimp: Add ¼ cup tomato paste or canned diced tomatoes for a pink sauce.
- Low-carb: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
This one’s fast, rich, and restaurant-style without all the fuss 😋
I can also give a one-pan garlic butter creamy shrimp pasta version if you want something heartier and meal-ready. Do you want me to do that?
