Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Herbs

Our Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Herbs is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's sure to please the whole family. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, herbs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that is typically made with shrimp, garlic, white wine, and butter. Our version of this dish is a bit creamier and more flavorful, thanks to the addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. We also use a variety of fresh herbs to give the dish a bright, summery flavor.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
5. Add the parsley, basil, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Why It Works

• The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, herbs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
• The sauce is thickened with heavy cream, which gives it a rich and creamy texture.
• The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the sauce.
• The fresh herbs add a bright, summery flavor to the dish.