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Creamy Garlic Shrimp
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Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe

This Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Juicy shrimp are coated in a rich Cajun-spiced garlic cream sauce, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 500 g shrimp/prawns, shelled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice
  • Parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large pan over high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn opaque and start to brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  6. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt an additional teaspoon of butter. Add the crushed garlic and Cajun seasoning, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  7. Pour in the cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  9. Combine and Serve: Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Allow to heat through for 1–2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.