Absolutely! Let’s make creamy shrimp, rich, savory, and quick—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 butter or olive oil
- 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 for garnish
🔥 Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a 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 and simmer 1–2 minutes. Add cream and stir to combine. Let simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cayenne (if using).
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and heat 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve over rice, pasta, or with bread.
🌟 Variations
- Lemon-garlic creamy shrimp: Add juice and zest of 1 lemon.
- Cajun-style: Use Cajun seasoning instead of paprika for a spicy kick.
- Creamy tomato shrimp: Stir in ¼ cup tomato paste or diced tomatoes for a pink sauce.
- Low-carb: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
This version is fast, rich, and restaurant-quality without all the fuss 😋
I can also give a one-pan creamy shrimp pasta version where the sauce and pasta cook together—super hearty and meal-ready. Do you want that version?
