Easy Garlic Shrimp
This easy garlic shrimp is prepared with crispy bacon and juicy shrimp smothered in a creamy parmesan sauce!
Servings: 6 serves
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
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ 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 let it 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 the shrimp in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 361mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2.9mg
