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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter cream sauce for an easy, elegant main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook shrimp briefly in butter and olive oil, then remove.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add broth and cream; simmer gently.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and coat with sauce.

Notes

Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.