Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Servings

2–3 servings

Total Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main

• 300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 150 ml heavy cream

• 50 ml chicken broth

• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional)

• 1 tsp paprika or chili flakes

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Optional Base

• Mashed potatoes or rice

Garnish

• Fresh chives or parsley

• Cracked black pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

• Heat olive oil + butter in a pan.

• Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

• Remove and set aside.

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2. Make the Sauce

• In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.

• Add chicken broth and simmer briefly.

• Pour in heavy cream and stir.

• Add paprika, parmesan, and lemon juice.

• Simmer until slightly thickened.

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3. Combine

• Return shrimp to the pan.

• Toss gently in the sauce for 1–2 minutes.

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4. Serve

• Spoon over mashed potatoes or rice.

• Garnish with chives and black pepper.

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✨ Flavor profile

• rich and creamy

• garlicky with a slight kick

• juicy, tender shrimp

Perfect for:

• quick dinner

• restaurant-style plating

• comfort seafood dishes