Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a deliciously easy Shrimp Recipe! Coated in a rustic and buttery sauce ready in less than 10 minutes!
Everyone goes crazy for this simple yet incredible Creamy Garlic Shrimp. Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigerator into an incredible dinner and serve it with low carb OR carb loaded sides for an amazing meal! All tips and suggestions included.
Shrimp Recipe
After publishing this Surf & Turf recipe yesterday, you guys have been requesting we post this shrimp recipe separately for easier printing and storing. Well, here it is!
Adapted from our popular Creamy Garlic Scallops recipe, this mouthwatering creamy shrimp goes with absolutely anything.
Sides for Creamy Garlic Shrimp
— CARBS
- We prefer ours served over rice that has been simmered with onions and garlic for added flavour. Mm-mm-mm.
- Pasta that has been mixed through with olive oil, salt and garlic. Plus a touch of extra parmesan never hurt anyone.
- Mashed potatoes
- Garlic bread soaking up the creamy sauce. Heaven.
— LOW CARBS
- Zucchini noodles
- Cauliflower rice
- Mashed cauliflower
- Steamed vegetables
- Simple side salad
What wine goes well with this?
I choose a white wine to go with this. A light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris pairs really well. For a sweeter wine, choose a Riesling or a Sparkling Moscato.
Tips:
- You can use shrimp with tails on or off. We kept ours on for a visual impact as they photograph better.
- Try to find fresh wild caught shrimp. Frozen shrimp is good too, but fresh will always have a better flavour.
- If you don’t want to use salted butter, use unsalted and season shrimp to suit your taste.
- Feel free to use reduced fat cream (or light cream), half and half or heavy/thickened cream. You can also use evaporated milk as a low calorie substitution.
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a deliciously easy Shrimp Recipe! Coated in a rustic and buttery sauce ready in less than 10 minutes, people will think there is a hidden chef in your kitchen! Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigerator into an incredible dinner!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, tails on or off
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine* or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream**
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the white wine or broth; allow to reduce to half while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add the parmesan cheese and allow sauce to gently simmer for a further minute or so until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan, sprinkle with parsley. Taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Notes
*Use a good quality dry white wine such as a pinot griot or chardonnay.
White wine can also be substituted for chicken broth or left out completely. The flavour in the sauce will be altered.
**I use reduced fat cream (or light cream) for this recipe. Substitute with half and half if you wish, being careful not to bring the sauce to a boil or it may curdle. You can also use evaporated milk as a low calorie substitution.
Heavy or thickened cream may also be used and will not require thickening with cornstarch. Allow cream to reduce in a gentle simmer until thickened to your liking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g
68%
Saturated Fat 25g
125%
Cholesterol 234mg
78%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Potassium 223mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 4g
1%
Protein 30g
60%
Vitamin A
35.3%
Vitamin C
11.2%
Calcium
37.5%
Iron
15.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Debbie says
April 25, 2019 atI made this with half and half and a T spoon of crushed red pepper.
Also added fresh asparagus (cut into thirds) to the cream sauce.
The asparagus was cooked perfectly. Aldente.
It made a beautiful presentation.
I have shared this with others because they loved it.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, it is now one of go to for company.
Crissy says
April 18, 2019 atThis is absolutely amazing!! Just as good or better than any Red Lobster I have ever eaten!! 🙂
Karina says
April 19, 2019 atThank you so much! So happy to hear that!
Jutta says
April 12, 2019 atThis dish is absolutely delicious and will definitely become a staple in our house. Made it exactly as described and came out and was loved by all. Thanks, Karina and greetings from Germany
Karina says
April 19, 2019 atHi Jutta!
Thank you so much. I am very happy you love it!
Nicole says
April 1, 2019 atI’m doubling this recipe. Should I double the cream as well? Just seems like a lot of cream.
Thanks 🙂
Josie says
March 11, 2019 atThis was awesome! Hard to find food that my man likes and he loved it! We served ours over quinoa and it was amazing!
Shelby says
February 13, 2019 atThis is amazing !!! I used whipping cream. Followed the exact recipe without any modifications. So delicious !
Lynda Makinson says
January 24, 2019 atMade this last night for my husband’s birthday dinner. Amazing! He wants it again tonight…lol. It’s easy enough and restaurant quality. Served it with capellini pasta. I have leftovers for lunch today, can’t wait.
Thank you for this recipe, it’s a keeper!
Vanessa says
January 21, 2019 atThis recipe is 👌
Ruth Eggen says
January 16, 2019 atLoved the creamy garlic shrimp!
Jason Richmond says
January 16, 2019 atCan I have the music from the video to go along with this dish?! Wow lol
Lauren says
January 7, 2019 atWould skim milk work instead? Couldn’t find low fat cream.
Karina says
January 8, 2019 atHi Lauren,
Skim milk can work, however you have to be really careful not to boil too hard or fast because it can seperate and curdle.
Charlotte Walls says
December 30, 2018 atDoes this dish freeze okay?
Karina says
December 30, 2018 atHi Charlotte. Yes it does, but I do recommend having it fresh.
Chris says
November 13, 2018 atLoved this! So easy and so delish! I spooned it over carbquik biscuits and it was amazing!
Judy says
November 2, 2018 atWould this reheat Ok?
Karina says
November 6, 2018 atYes! Enjoy it twice ;)!
Eva says
October 22, 2018 atRecipe was AMAZING! I am so stuffed! I used evaporated milk instead of cream, broth instead of wine and I also add about a tbs of Goya Sazonador Seasoning (green top) to the cream mixture. Spooned over thin spaghetti…uggghhh! I’m so in love! My cousin is so happy she stopped by to catch this meal! Lol. Cafe Delites you’re my Shero!
Kathy Miller says
October 4, 2018 atThis tasted so amazing! My husband loved it. Thank you for an EASY and delicious recipe!
Edwin says
September 15, 2018 atMade it. Very nice. I used heavy cream and frozen shrimp. Didn’t let the sauce thicken too much. Will definitely make again.
Melissa Gill says
September 7, 2018 atThis is delicious!!!! Sautéed sliced zucchini to serve with this. My husband loved the white sauce and zucchini combination. Oh and the shrimp was better after he dunked it in some cocktail sauce. (Really it was!). We will have this again!
LouLou says
August 31, 2018 atCan I make this with coconut milk instead of cream? I’d love any suggestions for a non-dairy version
Karina says
September 20, 2018 atYes, that would add a great flavor with this dish. Thanks for following along with me! XO
Mommycook1 says
August 2, 2018 atMy family loved it! I served it over the noodles with garlic and olive oil. They gobbled it up. I followed the recipe exactly with heavy cream, only adding a little more than a pound of shrimp.
Michelle says
July 18, 2018 atCan you please suggest a reduced fat cream? I’ve looked in refrigerated section near heavy whipping cream and near coffee creamers and near evaporated milk and can’t find anything called this. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
Kayla says
June 14, 2018 atThe recipe isn’t valid anymore. Can you re post it? I saved it to cook tonight after picking up the ingredients and it isn’t showing anymore!
Karina says
June 14, 2018 atThank you for letting me know! I am so sorry that the recipe went missing! My site had a malfunction for a period of time today and we are just getting things up and running. I apologize for the problem and how long it took. Thank you for your patience and following along with me! If you have any other questions or concerns please email me and I would love to help in any way that I can. XOXO Here is the Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan: https://cafedelites.com/creamy-garlic-shrimp/.
Hay says
June 14, 2018 atWhere is he recipe
Karina says
June 14, 2018 atHi! I’m so sorry about this. It seems to be a technical issue on mobile only and we are working on it right now. The recipes are on desktop if you need them urgently! Hopefully we will have all recipes up again soon! Thank you for your patience! Karina X
Yvon says
June 12, 2018 atThanks for this yummie recipe, it’s really great!
I’ve added some double cream instead of half half and a little bit of chili flakes.
Left a link on my Twitter and of course on Pinterest!
Won’t be the last time I will serve this delicious meal!
Karina says
June 12, 2018 atThat is great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! I really appreciate it! XO
Helen says
June 5, 2018 atDo you have a recipe for making that yummy sounding rice that is your preferred way of eating this?
Karina says
June 5, 2018 atI just take some rice and add in onions and garlic for added flavor. It is simple and delicious! Hope that you enjoy it!
Tiffani says
January 29, 2019 atWhat color rice is your favorite to have this with? I’m so happy that I just found your page. I will 100 cook with a bunch of your recipes I have found. I love that I can read carefully into detail and you include a video. Exactly what I need. Thank you!!!!!