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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe (15 Mins)

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Tail on or off
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss the shrimp in the sauce to ensure they are well coated and heated through.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately over warm white rice.