Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and sear shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half) and parmesan cheese; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; toss in the creamy sauce for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg