Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with garlic, butter, and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, and oregano. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Tuscan shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, Italian shrimp