Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamiest garlic sauce that coats tender shrimp perfectly. Keep reading for my secret to preventing garlic from burning. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake and Raspberry Lemon Cookies.

What You'll Need for Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley
• Optional: Pasta
• Optional: Red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add shrimp to the pan, cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve over pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Make the garlic butter sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before adding shrimp.

Freezing Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked shrimp in the creamy garlic sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp to make this recipe vegetarian or low-cholesterol.
• Make-ahead: Make the garlic butter sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before adding shrimp.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

5 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Seasonings

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley

Optional Toppings

• Pasta
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add shrimp to the pan, cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve over pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp to make this recipe vegetarian or low-cholesterol.
• Make-ahead: Make the garlic butter sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before adding shrimp.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked shrimp in the creamy garlic sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: Make the garlic butter sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before adding shrimp.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 220mg
• Sat. Fat: 15g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Garlic Shrimp – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!