Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Shrimp:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Cook the Shrimp:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 3 minutes
In the same pan, add halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes until they soften slightly. Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
4. Simmer:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, letting it thicken. Season with additional salt and black pepper according to taste.
5. Add Shrimp and Cheese:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and the shrimp are coated in the creamy garlic sauce.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Garnish the creamy garlic shrimp with chopped fresh parsley. Serve the dish over cooked pasta or rice.
7. Enjoy:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Serve immediately, and enjoy the delicious one-pot creamy garlic shrimp!
Note:
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the creamy garlic sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Information (per serving, without pasta or rice):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
- Sodium: 450mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
