Creamy Garlic Shrimp
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
Directions
-
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.
-
Saute 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.
|
Prep Time: 10 Mins |
Cook Time: 10 Mins |
Total Time: 20 Mins |
Servings: |
Origin : cafedelites.com