Creamy Lemon Shrimp
Creamy Lemon Shrimp simmers juicy shrimp in a silky lemon garlic parmesan cream sauce with caramelized lemon slices, all in one skillet in 15 minutes.
Servings 6
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 Cup half & half
- 1 Lemon sliced
- 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley as a garnish
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl, set aside.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Add the shrimp and saute for 2 minutes until they start to turn pink.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Add the flour and stir to coat the shrimp. Add the lemon slices to the pan.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Slowly, pour in the half & half, stirring constantly and cooking until the sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute more and remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Stir in the lemon zest. Add more parmesan, cracked pepper and chopped parsley as an optional garnish. Serve over pasta, rice, polenta, or however you wish!1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 3mg