Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp: A Delightfully Easy Dinner
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg