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My Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet is packed with flavor, quick & easy to make, and perfect to serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of veggies. It can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
You may also like my cajun shrimp recipe or my sheet pan garlic shrimp and asparagus.
Looking for a warm, comforting dish that can be made super quick? This creamy Shrimp Skillet is super easy to put together and packed with flavor.
For this recipe, I sautéed the shrimp with garlic and sweet mini peppers in a creamy sauce made with cream cheese and parmesan cheese. My kids love it so much and prefer to have it with plain buttered spaghetti. This seafood skillet tastes amazing and pairs well with a variety of sides.
Recipe summary
- Quick & easy: There are only a few steps to get this creamy garlic shrimp on the table and it’s ready in a flash! As an added plus, only one pan is necessary, so clean-up is a breeze!
- So delicious: Perfectly tender shrimp nestled in a flavorful cream sauce is a major comfort food. Also, it’s a tasty combination that’s always a hit!
Ingredients needed
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.
- Olive oil: For sautéing the shrimp. Avocado oil is a good substitute.
- Shrimp: use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked
- Salt & pepper: To season the shrimp.
- Garlic: For savory flavor.
- Sweet mini peppers: They add texture and flavor to the dish. Feel free to sub with chopped red bell pepper.
- Vegetable broth: The base of the sauce.
- Cream cheese: Makes the sauce rich and creamy.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds cheesy flavor to the sauce.
- Parsley: Adds a pop of color and freshness.
How to make creamy garlic shrimp
- First, Cook shrimp: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes in total. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Next, Sauté the garlic and peppers: To the same skillet add garlic & peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to brown in spots.
- Next, Add broth: Stir in the vegetable broth and deglaze the skillet. Allow it to bubble for several minutes until the liquid is reduced by half and the peppers are just tender.
- Then, Make the cream sauce: Add the cream cheese and whisk until incorporated and a creamy sauce is formed.
- Finish the dish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Finally, top with parmesan and parsley.
Recipe Tips
- Buy shrimp that’s already been peeled and deveined to make prepping this dish effortlessly.
- Fresh or frozen shrimp will work, if you are going to use frozen shrimp, thaw it by placing it in a bowl of cool water for a few minutes.
- If you’d like to make this a bit spicy, add about 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the recipe.
- For easier melting and the best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Frequently asked questions
This creamy garlic shrimp pairs well with a variety of sides. We love to serve it with something starchy to sop up all of the delicious sauce. Great options are mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. To keep the meal low carb, enjoy it with mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice. Also, a side salad and/or steamed or roasted vegetables are also good choices.
Shrimp cooks really fast and is done in about 4 minutes! Overcooked shrimp is not good, so be sure to watch it closely. It will be a grayish color when raw and will turn to an opaque whitish-pink color as it cooks. It will also curl into a loose “C” shape when fully cooked. Once it has curled into a tight “O” shape, it’s most likely overcooked.
Sauté shrimp in olive oil and add salt and pepper to season. With the addition of the creamy sauce in this recipe, extra spices are really not necessary.
Storage recommendations
If you do have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for about 2-3 days. Reheat the shrimp and sauce in a pan with a splash of olive oil or broth and heat until warm.
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- Healthy Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing
- Avocado Corn Salad with Grilled Shrimp
- Mexican Shrimp Salad
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined, and tails removed
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 3-4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 8 ounces sweet mini peppers, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 pound shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes in total. Season with Kosher salt and pepper and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add 3-4 cloves garlic (minced) and 8 ounces sweet mini peppers (diced) and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to brown in spots.
- Stir in the 1 cup vegetable broth and deglaze the skillet. Allow it to bubble for several minutes until the liquid is reduced by half and the peppers are just tender.
- Add the 4 ounces cream cheese and whisk until incorporated and a creamy sauce is formed.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Top with 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, mix to combine and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
Notes
- If you do have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for about 2-3 days. To reheat, add the shrimp and sauce to a pan with a splash of olive oil or broth and heat until warm.
- Instead of shrimp you may use boneless and skinless chicken breast.
- Cream cheese is used to make the creamy sauce which can be swapped with half and half or coconut milk (canned).
- Instead of mini peppers, you can use one small chopped zucchini.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
