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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet – Delightful and easy to make

Creamy-Garlic-Butter-Shrimp-Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined) 🍤
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Season the Shrimp 🔥
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear for Flavor 😎
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 mins per side until lightly golden (don’t overcook!). Remove and set aside.
Build That Sauce 😮‍🔥
In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Make It Creamy 💯
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and let simmer for 3–4 mins.
Add the Cheese 🧀
Mix in Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens and turns silky smooth.
Bring It All Together 🍤
Add shrimp back into the skillet and coat in that creamy goodness. Simmer for 2 mins.
Finish Like a Boss ✨
Add lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot!