Description
A rich and creamy shrimp dish with a Southwestern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp, Tucson shrimp, Southwestern shrimp