Shrimp Carlos
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Shrimp Carlos, a creamy and savory dish that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home kitchen. This recipe features succulent, perfectly seared shrimp enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, dry white wine, and parmesan cheese. Accented with the bold sweetness of red bell peppers, a hint of spice from optional jalapeños, and the aroma of garlic, this dish delivers depth and excitement in every bite. The paprika lends a touch of smokiness, while fresh parsley brightens the dish, making it both comforting and refined. Serve it over fluffy white rice or al dente pasta for a complete, dinner-worthy meal that's ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers, Shrimp Carlos is the elegant yet approachable recipe your weeknight rotation has been craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 servings cooked white rice or pasta (for serving)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and optional jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the white wine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the shrimp.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately over cooked rice or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
