Sometimes seafood dishes are avoided because you think they’re just too complex to put together, but boy, do we have a surprise for you! This make-in-minutes Creamy Shrimp is a surprising, elegant dish that you’ll never forget! Starting with juicy, jumbo shrimp that are seasoned to just-the-right-spice-perfection and swimming in a creamy to-die-for sauce, it won’t take long for you to fear no more! This quick, seafood fix will truly make your heart go pitter patter. So quick, so easy, and so delicious, Creamy Shrimp will be the star of your next dinner and all the ones to come. Don’t avoid it any longer, you’ve got this!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds jumbo shrimp, shells on and heads on
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 large lemons, juiced, reserving half of the lemon halves, plus more, to taste, wedged, for garnish
- 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into 1-inch-wide pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- green onions, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Position an oven rack 6-inches from the heat and preheat the broiler to high heat.
Step 2 -In a 9×13-inch baking dish, add the shrimp, the olive oil, the lemon juice from 8 of the lemons, the Worcestershire sauce, and the hot sauce and gently toss to coat.
Step 3 -Sprinkle the shrimp with the salt and the black pepper.
Step 4 -Evenly distribute the butter slices and the smashed garlic over the shrimp.
Step 5 -Place the reserved lemon halves over the tops of the shrimp.
Step 6 -Broil the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 7 -Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and use a slotted spoon to place the shrimp in a shallow bowl. Cover it to keep warm.
Step 8 -Strain the shrimp drippings into a 2-quart saucepan and place it over medium heat. Discard the lemon halves and the garlic cloves.
Step 9 -Add the heavy cream to the shrimp drippings and whisk to combine. Cook until it is heated through.
Step 10 -Plate the shrimp covered with the sauce.
Step 11 -Garnish with the green onions and the extra lemon wedges and serve. Discard the shells and the heads before eating.
