Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp dish, where succulent shrimp are bathed in a velvety lemon-infused cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect combination of savory and citrusy, creating a delightful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked pasta or rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until pink, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, broth, Parmesan, lemon, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return shrimp to skillet, coat with sauce, heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve: Over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Freshly grated Parmesan is recommended for better texture.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe without pasta or rice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
