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EASY CREAMY LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Cultural Context

Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a popular American dish that showcases the delightful pairing of shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce infused with lemon and garlic. Often served over pasta, it reflects the influence of Italian cuisine on American cooking. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a romantic date night, and has gained popularity for its bright flavors and comforting texture.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
18 jumbo shrimp
1 tablespoon Red Hot Hot Sauce
1/4 cup 2% milk
pepper
garlic powder
parsley flakes
2 cups vegetable oil
1 stick I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup heavy cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

1

Measure all seasonings: parsley flakes, obey, garlic and herb seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sugar for the sauce.

2

Prepare shrimp by coating it with batter: add 1 tablespoon Red Hot Hot Sauce and 1/4 cup 2% milk in a bowl and mix.

3

Season the milk mixture with pepper, garlic powder, and parsley flakes.

4

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a pot until it's popping.

5

Coat the shrimp in flour, shaking off excess flour before placing them in the hot oil.

6

Fry the shrimp for about 3 minutes, then check for doneness; leave them in a little longer for more browning if needed.

7

Remove the shrimp from the oil and set aside once they are golden brown.

8

In a separate pan, melt 1 stick of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and add 1/4 cup water.

9

Add spices to the melted butter and water mixture, stirring well.

10

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of garlic and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into the sauce mixture.

11

Add 2 teaspoons of honey to the sauce.

12

Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir until the sauce thickens on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Shrimp ScampiGarlic Shrimp Pasta

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