Shrimp with Parmesan Cream Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Parmesan Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 oz (115g) pancetta or slab bacon, diced; 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, to garnish; Baby spinach leaves, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz (115g) pancetta or slab bacon, diced
4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, to garnish
Baby spinach leaves, to garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes until beginning to brown.
3
Add the scallions and garlic, and cook 3 minutes more, or until the scallions are just beginning to soften.
4
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until they are almost completely opaque.
5
Add the creme fraiche and bring just to a simmer.
6
Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Lower the heat and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
8
Transfer to a serving dish.
9
Sprinkle with the Parmesan and garnish with spinach.
10
Serve hot.
11
Variation
12
Pasta with Shrimp: Turn this into a main dish for 4 by serving it as a sauce over spaghetti.
13
Add a touch of spice with a dash of hot sauce.

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 oz (115g) pancetta or slab bacon, diced, 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Parmesan Cream 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.

Shrimp with Parmesan Cream

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