Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp: A Quick Indulgent Delight
A delicious and quick recipe for creamy lemon garlic parmesan shrimp that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautee
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adding red pepper flakes can give it a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
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