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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp for a Delightfully Quick Dinner

Experience the delightful Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp, a quick dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Substitute with chicken broth if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Vegetable or Chicken Broth Can be omitted for thicker sauce
For Flavor Balance
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is bubbling, add 1 pound of large, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Sprinkle on kosher salt and Old Bay seasoning, stirring gently. Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside on a plate to rest.
  2. In the same skillet, add an additional tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant; be careful not to burn the garlic. Pour in ½ cup of dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes until reduced slightly, enhancing the sauce's flavor.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet, tossing them gently in the sauce to heat through for about 1-2 minutes. Once warmed, remove the skillet from heat, and garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp; they cook quickly. Prepare ingredients ahead for smooth cooking.

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