Description
This Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe offers a delightful combination of succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and tangy cream sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and elegant meal that’s bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size, thawed & peeled)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cool water if frozen and peel if desired. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the roux: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute, allowing it to form a light roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Incorporate liquids and seasoning: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors and begin thickening.
- Cook shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until shrimp turn opaque and the sauce thickens. Adjust heat if the sauce bubbles excessively to prevent over-thickening or overcooking the shrimp.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to enrich the sauce and add fresh flavor.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
Notes
- This dish is ready in about 20 minutes, ideal for a quick yet elegant dinner.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- You can remove shrimp tails for easier eating if preferred.
- The lemon zest adds bright flavor, so don’t skip it!
- This creamy sauce pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1146 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 393 mg
