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Quick & Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Parmesan

Plump shrimp coated in Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Make restaurant-quality garlic butter shrimp coated in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This recipe cooks fast, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Do not overcook.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Pour in the white wine or broth and let it simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat to low. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Let the sauce warm through for 1 minute.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir constantly to prevent the cheese from clumping.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the lemon juice and parsley. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • To prevent the sauce from becoming gritty, ensure you remove the skillet from direct heat when adding the Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until fully incorporated.
  • For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, not pre-shredded varieties.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, allow the cream to simmer slightly longer before adding the cheese.

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