Garlic Shrimp in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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5

44 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    261 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Garlic Shrimp in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This dish features sautéed shrimp simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce enriched with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. The shrimp are cooked until tender and pink, then combined with a sauce made by cooking sliced mushrooms and garlic before adding cream and cheese. This preparation yields a flavorful, rich sauce that coats the shrimp well, making it suitable for low-carb meals or serving alongside rice or bread.

Description

Garlic Shrimp in Creamy Mushroom Sauce starts by pan-searing peeled shrimp in olive oil until opaque, then setting them aside. The remaining oil is used to cook button mushrooms until softened, followed by brief cooking of chopped garlic. Heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley are added, and the sauce simmers gently to meld flavors with the mushrooms and garlic. The shrimp are returned to the skillet to warm through and be coated in the sauce.

The resulting dish offers tender shrimp in a smooth, savory sauce with the earthy flavor of mushrooms and a mild garlic note. The Parmesan contributes a subtle sharpness and creaminess. The sauce is rich but balanced, suited to be paired with vegetables, cauliflower rice, or pasta depending on dietary preferences.

Leftover garlic shrimp should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium-low heat, adding a little water to loosen thickened sauce as needed, or use a microwave to prevent overcooking the shrimp. The recipe can be adapted by substituting heavy cream with canned light coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
  • salt to taste, kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt
  • 1 pound button mushrooms sliced
  • 3-4 garlic chopped, cloves
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream or lite coconit milk in cans
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until pink and opaque. Season to your taste, then set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, and parsley. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, to meld the flavors. Return the shrimp into the skillet and toss with the sauce.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently over medium-low heat on the stove or in the microwave, adding some water to thin the sauce if it thickens.
  • Substitute heavy cream with canned light coconut milk for a dairy-free option.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 434mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 824IU (16%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 745mg 31%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 824IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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