Description
This creamy lemon garlic parmesan shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic-parmesan cream sauce brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it comes together in just 20 minutes and delivers rich, savory flavors with a hint of citrus.
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 using frozen and thawed shrimp. Remove tails if desired, then pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute to form a roux that will help thicken the sauce.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to release its aroma without burning.
- Incorporate Liquids and Seasoning: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes to combine the flavors and start thickening.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust heat as needed to prevent the sauce from bubbling excessively or thickening too fast.
- Finish with Cheese and Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley until evenly combined and melted.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe comes together quickly in about 20 minutes making it ideal for fast, delicious meals.
- The cream sauce is rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the tender shrimp.
- You can remove shrimp tails if preferred for easier eating.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they can become tough.
- If the sauce thickens too rapidly or bubbles aggressively, reduce heat slightly.
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
