🦐 Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Servings: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the shrimp:
   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Sauté the shrimp:
   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the garlic butter sauce:
   In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and chili flakes (if using), sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add cream and cheese:
   Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly (2–3 minutes).
5. Combine shrimp and sauce:
   Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce. Add lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook together for 1–2 more minutes.
6. Garnish and serve:
   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Over angel hair pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
• With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
• As a main dish with a simple side salad