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    Home » Fish & Seafood

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

    Published: Dec 25, 2020 / Updated: Apr 25, 2021 / 40 Comments

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    This creamy lemon garlic parmesan shrimp recipe comes together in about 20 minutes and has the most amazing cream sauce! 

    creamy shrimp (lemon garlic parmesan sauce) in a skillet

    This recipe is based on my popular Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe. It's cooked in a similar way, and it's equally delicious! Lemon, garlic, cream, and parmesan cheese. Hmmm... it sounds like something straight out of the Salt & Lavender playbook. 😉

    This recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but tasty enough for company! 

    What kind of shrimp to use?

    I use raw frozen shrimp and thaw them by running them under cool water in a colander. Shrimp cook fast, so I don't like buying pre-cooked shrimp since double cooking them can turn them rubbery. I used 31-40 count size, but you could use slightly larger or slightly smaller shrimp if you wish.

    uncooked shrimp in a colander

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • I strongly recommend using the suggested heavy cream. Something with a lower fat content is likely to get curdled by the citrus in this recipe. If you must sub, try coconut milk, but I can't guarantee results will be as good (and it'll have a slight coconut flavor).
    • Feel free to take the tails off the shrimp! I mostly leave them on for photos so there's more contrast.
    • As always, I recommend keeping a wedge of parmesan in your fridge and grating it yourself (it tastes and melts much better than the pre-grated kind!). I use this cheese grater.
    • I use my Microplane zester/grater to zest the lemon.

    Love garlic cream sauces? Try my Creamy Garlic Chicken.

    creamy garlic shrimp on a bed of mashed potatoes

    What to serve with creamy lemon garlic parmesan shrimp?

    Try mashed potatoes, pasta (or egg noodles), or rice.

    More tasty shrimp recipes to try:

    • Easy Shrimp Alfredo
    • Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
    • Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Alfredo

    close-up of creamy lemon garlic shrimp in a skillet

    Will you give these creamy garlic shrimp a try? Questions? Let me know in the comments below. Tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram if you've made one of my recipes.

    creamy shrimp (lemon garlic parmesan sauce) in a skillet

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

    This creamy lemon garlic parmesan shrimp recipe comes together in about 20 minutes and has the most amazing cream sauce! 
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 431 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound shrimp (I used 31-40 count size) thawed & peeled
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon flour
    • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Prep the shrimp (run them under cool water if they're frozen). You can remove the tails if you want. Pat them dry with paper towel.
    • Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
    • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the lemon juice + zest, cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they're cooked through and the sauce has thickened up a bit (be careful not to overcook the shrimp). Reduce the heat a bit if it's bubbling like crazy/thickening too fast.
    • Stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley, then take the skillet off the heat.
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • I do NOT recommend subbing the cream for half-and-half or milk because there is a very good chance the lemon juice will curdle the sauce.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 393mgSodium: 1146mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1242IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword creamy lemon garlic shrimp, creamy shrimp
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Amanda says

      June 8, 2023 at 6:38 PM

      5 stars
      I made this for my wife and we both absolutely loved it. Thank you for making recipes that are easy to follow and come out great. I've tried three of your recipes in the last week and all of them came out delicious. I'm a fan for life!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 8, 2023 at 7:16 PM

        Aww I'm thrilled to hear that, Amanda!! 😀 So happy you're enjoying the recipes. Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      June 5, 2023 at 2:54 PM

      Your recipes are delicious. My wife went so far as to say divine! Thank you for such good instructions and sharing which tools make these dishes easier!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 6, 2023 at 10:37 AM

        Aww I'm so glad to hear they're a favorite in your home and you find the supplemental info in the blog posts useful, Amanda!! 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Maria Denton says

      April 20, 2023 at 2:31 PM

      5 stars
      Deliciousness!!! 😍 I added capers and onions and poured it over grits.😋

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM

        I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Kat says

      March 10, 2023 at 12:39 AM

      5 stars
      What a great recipe, most definitely will use it again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 10, 2023 at 10:29 AM

        That's fantastic, Kat!! So pleased it hit the spot. Thanks for your 5-star review!

        Reply
    5. Ruth A Kennedy says

      February 4, 2023 at 1:44 PM

      5 stars
      Very good. Doubled the sauce and served it with linguine.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 4, 2023 at 3:07 PM

        Fabulous!!

        Reply
    6. Rick S says

      July 17, 2022 at 2:42 PM

      Ummm, and when do you add the cream?

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        July 17, 2022 at 2:54 PM

        Step 4. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Doug H. says

      April 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was AMAZING!! So easy to make, and the flavor is incredible! We thought the lemony flavor was a nice compliment to the creamy garlic-parmesan richness of the sauce. This is a new staple in our household! I think I'm going to try this recipe next using chicken instead of shrimp.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 5, 2022 at 8:56 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Doug! Thanks for your review. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Izzy says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:25 AM

      5 stars
      Deeeeeelicious!!!! I eat this with a nice salad and my lunch is the envy of everyone! Super easy as well. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 24, 2022 at 9:45 AM

        You're welcome, Izzy! We're thrilled you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    9. Dawn says

      March 13, 2022 at 9:14 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious. Easy peasy thank you

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 13, 2022 at 9:52 PM

        You're welcome, Dawn! Thanks so much for trying it!

        Reply
    10. Arlinda (lynnbug) says

      March 13, 2022 at 6:08 PM

      5 stars
      Creamy lemon parmesan shrimp. Made this tonight.so easy and delicious😋

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 13, 2022 at 9:13 PM

        Excellent! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Katie says

      March 10, 2022 at 4:42 PM

      I have made this dish three times now and it’s one of our favorite meals! We absolutely love this sauce! It’s so easy to pull together on a weeknight. I have made several of your recipes and they are always a hit! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 11, 2022 at 9:42 AM

        That's so nice to hear, Katie!! 🙂 Glad you're enjoying the recipes. I appreciate your review! XO

        Reply
    12. Margaret Prowse says

      February 7, 2022 at 8:47 AM

      5 stars
      This was my first time making this and served it to company (I normally never do that...always use tested recipes first). As we are watching our waistlines, I changed the cream to 1/2 and 1/2, and cut the parmesan cheese down to 3/4 cup. This meal was VERY creamy and rich....you wouldn't have wanted it any richer. I also bumped up color and interest by adding 1 cup asparagus tips, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup sliced spring onions, 1 sliced shallot. I cooked all additions except for the asparagus with the garlc and oil, but added the asparagus when I added the shrimp. I did not find this overly lemony as some comments suggested....it was perfect. Fabulous meal I will definitely make again. Everyone asked for the recipe so that's a good sign of a winner.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 7, 2022 at 11:07 AM

        Glad it was a hit, Margaret!! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Irene Weatherfield says

      December 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM

      Made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success. Wish I had made enough for leftovers today. Each bite that my husband took was followed by a "yum".
      So easy too.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 30, 2021 at 2:10 PM

        Fantastic!! 😀 I'm so glad it was a hit.

        Reply
    14. Brenda Grammer says

      November 13, 2021 at 6:21 PM

      Loved this simple recipe. Followed it faithfully. Really delicious. Only made really enough for two people. Need to double for leftovers. Served over wild rice. Perfect. I could not find the larger shrimp, so got the mini's; perfect for a spoon. Lots of flavor!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Brenda! Thanks for your review. 🙂

        Reply
    15. S.burnham says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:29 PM

      Simply Amazing. I used limes instead of the lemons and heavy cream. Enough for leftovers 🥰 This, as my husband puts it, is a do over!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 20, 2021 at 9:42 PM

        Yay!! That's great.

        Reply
    16. Amanda says

      March 29, 2021 at 10:10 AM

      5 stars
      Delicious!! I didn't have lemon/zest (just lemon juice) and it still turned out amazing! I served it over pasta. I will definitely make this again! Your recipes never disappoint!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 29, 2021 at 10:40 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Amanda!! Thanks so much. Really appreciate you following along and taking the time to write me a review. 😀

        Reply
    17. Terry B. says

      March 13, 2021 at 7:14 PM

      5 stars
      Great recipe - quick easy and very flavorful adding to the mix of doing this recipe again!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 14, 2021 at 10:49 AM

        Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    18. Arielis says

      February 23, 2021 at 9:53 AM

      5 stars
      This is definitely a recipe I will take with me forever. So easy to make and so delicious. Thank you so much !!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 23, 2021 at 11:07 AM

        Aww I'm thrilled to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Karen Krause says

      January 27, 2021 at 3:56 PM

      I’ve made this recipe twice and it’s so good!
      Today I tried subbing coconut milk for the heavy cream and it was still delicious!
      Thanks for the great recipe

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 28, 2021 at 9:28 AM

        Wonderful! You're very welcome. I am sure the coconut milk tip will help other readers.

        Reply
    20. Kathy says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:03 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this it was deeeeelicious! I love lemon and garlic. It was light, I made half the recipe as it was just me . Would definitely make again perhaps with scallops or chicken! #saltandlavender

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2021 at 4:08 PM

        Fantastic!! So glad you liked it. Thank you for leaving me a review! 🙂

        Reply

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