4-Ingredient Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick skillet shrimp recipe made with butter, garlic, and heavy cream for a rich, silky sauce. This easy four-ingredient seafood dish is creamy, garlicky, and ideal for serving over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped parsley optional, for topping
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season the shrimp lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter and let it melt until it begins to foam.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, or as close to one layer as possible.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1 minute, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- Simmer over low to medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or black pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lemon at the end for brightness. Serve right away so the shrimp stay tender and the sauce remains silky.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal
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