Quick Creamy Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
1 pound raw shrimp (31-40 count), peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
04 -
¾ cup vegetable or chicken stock
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
07 -
½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Remove to a plate.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add stock and simmer until reduced by half.
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Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese.
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Return shrimp to the skillet, coat with sauce, and adjust seasonings. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta
02 -
Consider using ¼ cup wine with ½ cup stock for extra richness
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Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container