Creamy Parmesan Garlic Shrimp Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large non stick pan on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear, 1-2 minutes on each side, until just pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same skillet add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
• Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrimp back to the skillet and reheat 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve over pasta, zoodles, spaghetti squash.

SHRIMP AND GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in shrimp and gnocchi, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CREAMY PARMESAN AND SPINACH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with basil, season lightly with salt and pepper and toss.
• Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until bottom is pink, then flip and cook opposite side of shrimp until cooked through and pink, about 3 minutes total.
• Transfer shrimp to a plate then melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until just lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds then pour in chicken broth.
• Add spinach and stir and cook until it starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cream and cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted, season lightly with salt if needed.
• Remove from heat and toss in shrimp. Serve over spaghetti or spaghetti squash if desired.
• Recipe source: Cooking Classy