Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear shrimp in 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat until pink, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.
- Lower heat. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in cream, parmesan, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss in sauce. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve shrimp and sauce over warm rice. Garnish and enjoy.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, try serving over cauliflower rice. Use vegan butter and omit parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg