Ajeen Beckford Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Dive into a flavor explosion with this quick and easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp recipe! Ready in under 20 minutes, this healthy and delicious dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Tender shrimp are sautéed with fragrant garlic, then tossed in a luscious creamy sauce with fresh herbs and juicy tomatoes. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 379.5 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ajeen Beckford Creamy Garlic Shrimp

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

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How to Make Ajeen Beckford Creamy Garlic Shrimp

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
  3. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

72g

Carbs

3g

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