Description
Succulent garlic shrimp dances with rich, velvety sauce in this Mediterranean-inspired delicacy. Seafood enthusiasts will savor each perfectly seasoned bite, discovering pure culinary bliss on their plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium raw shrimp, deveined, peeled, tails on or off
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) neutral oil (avocado oil, olive oil, refined coconut oil)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) grated fresh parmesan, at room temperature
- Finely chopped fresh parsley to taste
Serving Options:
- Mashed potatoes
- Mashed cauliflower
- Mashed palmini
- Prepared pasta of choice
- Prepared palmini
- Rice
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by laying them out on a cutting board and seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor profile.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully place shrimp in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl into a “J” shape. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom. Reduce wine by half.
- Stir cream into the wine reduction, creating a smooth base. Gradually incorporate parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes glossy and thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
- Gently return seared shrimp to the pan, coating them thoroughly with the creamy garlic sauce. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant finish and immediate serving.
Notes
- Select jumbo or large shrimp for the best texture and presentation, ensuring they cook evenly without becoming rubbery.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming in the pan.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a smoother, more authentic sauce that melts more consistently than pre-shredded varieties.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg