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Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy Garlic Shrimp brings together shrimp, dry white wine, and heavy cream. Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 1 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
A few quick notes
1. Give the simmer its place
Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.
Get to know the ingredients
Shrimp
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Melt butter in a skillet over high heat.
Dry white wine
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Cook until they start to change from translucent to white.
Heavy cream
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side if desired. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Melt butter in a skillet over high heat.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Simmer for 1 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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