Easy Garlic Shrimp with Bacon in Creamy Parmesan Sauce – Garlicky, juicy shrimp and crispy bacon smothered in a creamy parmesan sauce! Create this restaurant quality dish in the comfort of your own home, asap.
EASY GARLIC SHRIMP
A creamy and easy garlic shrimp recipe tossed in a rich parmesan sauce, all prepared in just one skillet AND ready in under 15 minutes?! YAHS, please!
Think about this combination; we have garlic, butter, bacon, and shrimp. Plus heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Lemon juice, salt, and pepper, too. It’s all of these bright and luscious flavors mixed with my favorite seafood.
I should note that although we’re talking about butter and heavy cream, this Garlic Shrimp recipe is low in carbs, high in protein, and a perfect option for those following a Keto diet.
Even if you couldn’t care less for Keto or carbs, this shrimp recipe is a winner and a totally acceptable meal that goes with absolutely anything. Serve this as an appetizer or a main dish, and easily double the recipe if need be.
HOW TO COOK GARLIC SHRIMP
- Cook bacon in a large skillet to a desired doneness/crispiness; remove from pan.
- Melt butter in the same pan and add the shrimp and garlic.
- Cook for just a few minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque. DO NOT overcook shrimp because they will turn out very dry and rubbery.
- Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and a bit of chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and creamy.
- Return shrimp and bacon to skillet; simmer for just a minute, or until everything is warmed through.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP
- Rice is always an obvious choice, but you can serve shrimp over pasta, or try them with smashed potatoes. To keep it low carb, serve shrimp with a side of meaty mushrooms or spaghetti squash pasta.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
- Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta
- Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp in Packets
- Coconut Lime Shrimp
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp
ENJOY!
TOOLS USED IN THIS RECIPE
Easy Garlic Shrimp with Bacon in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- squeeze of lemon juice
- chopped fresh parsley, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon into the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or to a desired crispiness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- Stir in shrimp and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through and pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add chicken broth to the hot skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; lower heat to a steady simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and thickened.
- Return bacon and shrimp to the skillet and let simmer for a minute, or just until heated through.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp; stir and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
