Description
Creamy garlic shrimp with parmesan brings Mediterranean coastal flavors directly to home kitchens. Quick and elegant low-carb perfection combines succulent shrimp, rich garlic sauce, and nutty parmesan cheese that will make dinner feel like a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp (tails on or off)
Seasonings and Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Dairy:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) reduced-fat cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by warming olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal surface for searing seafood.
- Delicately season the shrimp with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Carefully sear the shrimp for approximately 1-2 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and achieve perfect doneness. Promptly transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate bowl.
- Utilize the same skillet to melt butter, then introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the cooking surface for roughly 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, using a spatula to deglaze and lift any caramelized remnants from the pan’s bottom, intensifying the sauce’s depth.
- Reduce the liquid by half, concentrating the flavors and creating a rich foundation for the upcoming creamy sauce.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and gently incorporate cream, stirring periodically to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Season the developing sauce with additional salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese into the simmering liquid, allowing it to melt completely and thicken the sauce to a luxurious consistency.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked shrimp to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the velvety parmesan sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, providing a final burst of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Serve immediately over your preferred accompaniment such as cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete, low-carb meal.
Notes
- Quick preparation ensures succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp without becoming rubbery or tough.
- High-heat searing locks in incredible flavor and creates beautiful golden-brown edges on each shrimp.
- Chicken broth helps deglaze the pan, capturing every delicious caramelized bit from cooking surfaces.
- Cream and parmesan create a luxuriously smooth sauce that clings beautifully to the tender seafood.
- Low-carb option allows serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for health-conscious diners.
- Fresh parsley adds bright color and a subtle herbal freshness to complete the dish’s rich profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg