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Plated Creamy Shrimp in Spicy Garlic Sauce next to heart-shaped rice on a white dish.

Creamy Shrimp in Spicy Garlic Sauce with Heart-Shaped Rice

This recipe features shrimp cooked in a rich, spicy garlic cream sauce served alongside rice shaped like a heart.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to your spice preference
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Cooked white rice Cooked according to package directions

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Cook the white rice in a saucepan according to package directions. Once cooked, use a heart-shaped mold or carefully shape the rice by hand into two heart shapes on serving plates.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the same skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Serve the creamy shrimp immediately alongside the heart-shaped rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you prefer a less spicy sauce, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them entirely. You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth if needed.

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