Shrimp in Capered Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp in Capered Garlic Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, 71-90 count cooked, peeled, deveined cocktail shrimp with tail on (or similar sized uncooked shrimp, but you must have some part of the tail to make a proper sauce); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced (or 1/4 of a small yellow onion, minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons capers, divided (1 T T); 4 ounces white wine, divided (4 oz for the shrimp, 8 oz for the chef, Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are best); 8 ounces heavy cream; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb penne or 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, 71-90 count cooked, peeled, deveined cocktail shrimp with tail on (or similar sized uncooked shrimp, but you must have some part of the tail to make a proper sauce)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, minced (or 1/4 of a small yellow onion, minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, divided (1 T T)
4 ounces white wine, divided (4 oz for the shrimp, 8 oz for the chef, Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are best)
8 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb penne or 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked and drained

1
Make sure you have one fine wire strainer/seive on hand in addition to the collander needed to drain the pasta.
2
Prepare the shrimp by removing and retaining the tails - you will use them to make a quick shrimp stock for flavoring the sauce.
3
Set the edible portion of the shrimp aside in a bowl.
4
Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
When the pan is hot add the olive oil, swirl to coat the bottom of the pan, and add the minced garlic and shallot or onion.
6
Stir for about 1 minute, ensuring that the garlic doesn't brown, then add the shrimp tails, the portion of wine you're not enjoying, and 1 tablespoon of the capers.
7
Bring to a boil then lower the temperature and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Add the cream to the sauce, heat to a simmer, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9
Adjust salt and pepper seasoning of the sauce.
10
In a large bowl or pot, toss the cooked shrimp with the pasta.
11
Sprinkle with the parsley, the remaining tablespoon of capers, and the parmesan.
12
Using the fine-wire strainer to prevent unwanted crunchiness, drizzle the sauce over the pasta, pressing the shrimp shells with the back of a spoon to extract every molecule of goodness.
13
Toss the pasta, shrimp, and sauce together to coat the pasta.
14
Enjoy hot.

978

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, 71-90 count cooked, peeled, deveined cocktail shrimp with tail on (or similar sized uncooked shrimp, but you must have some part of the tail to make a proper sauce), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 shallot, minced (or 1/4 of a small yellow onion, minced), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Shrimp in Capered Garlic Cream Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp in Capered Garlic Cream Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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