Creamy Parmesan Shrimp

This dreamy Creamy Parmesan Shrimp is so simple and so delicious! Juicy, sautéed shrimp in a cream and cheese sauce, the flavors are out of this world. A gorgeous weeknight meal, all whipped up in one skillet!

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup unsalted butter divided (½ stick or 4 tablespoons)
• ½ cup diced yellow onion
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more to taste
• ⅔ cup dry white wine
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
• Cooked pasta or rice for serving

Recommended Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.1½ pounds shrimp,Kosher salt,Ground black pepper
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean bowl and set aside.¼ cup unsalted butter
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Sauté the onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.½ cup diced yellow onion,6 cloves garlic,½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4. Pour the white wine into the skillet and deglaze the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow the liquid to reduce by half, about 10-15 minutes.⅔ cup dry white wine
5. Stir in the cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.1½ cups heavy cream
6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and bring the sauce to a simmer for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and simmer until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges over pasta or rice.