Description
Succulent shrimp seared to a golden brown and simmered in a rich, velvety sauce of garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 3 tbsp butter to the same pan.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp to the pan and stir in lemon juice, heating through for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American