Shrimp in Cream Sauce

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Shrimp in Cream Sauce

This rich cream sauce is probably one of my favorite ways to cook them. It’s wonderfully creamy and so very flavorful. It’s one of those dishes that look really sophisticated but is really easy to make. So I make it often for my family, but I also feel that this dish is great for company.

How to serve shrimp in cream sauce?

Many people like to serve it on top of pasta or rice. That’s fine of course. But if you’re on a low carb or keto diet, you can use zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or cauliflower rice instead of the starchy options. This dish is also good on top of haricot vert, thin French-style green beans.

And here’s one more idea for you – you can ladle the shrimp on top of raw spinach leaves. The warm cream sauce will wilt the spinach just enough to render it perfectly cooked.

Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Wonderfully creamy and flavorful, shrimp in cream sauce is a dish that comes together quickly and easily, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1.5 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Pinch cayenne
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with half the kosher salt and black pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until just cooked through and no longer translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.
• Add the garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cream, the cayenne pepper, and the remaining kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring. This should take about 1 minute. Add the Parmesan cheese and gently stir until melted, about 30 seconds.
• Add the shrimp back to the skillet. Gently stir to combine with the sauce and to reheat, about 1 more minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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