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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

A fast, flirtatious, and seriously saucy dish that combines shrimp, garlic, and a creamy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best results
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp until pink and lightly golden.
  3. Melt butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until thick and silky.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, coat in sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For serving, it can be tossed with linguine, spooned over jasmine rice, or ladled onto toasted sourdough. Offer lemon wedges and chili flakes on the side for added zest. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.