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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet is packed with flavor, quick & easy to make, and great served over pasta, rice, or with a side of veggies. Can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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 Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
1664mg
(69%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2559IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
75mg
(83%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1664mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2559IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 75mg | 83% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.