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awesome garlic shrimp in a creamy cheese sauce

(3 ratings)
Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is a great tasting dish that you can have on the table in under an hour. I worked on this for a bit until I got the proportions correct. I think that the bacon, and the cream cheese just send it over the top. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

(3 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For awesome garlic shrimp in a creamy cheese sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 slice
    thick-sliced bacon, chopped
  • 2 oz
    sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 lb
    shrimp, 60 count, shelled & deveined
  • salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 3/4 c
    half & half
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 oz
    pasta, your choice

How To Make awesome garlic shrimp in a creamy cheese sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 3
    Add the bacon to a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • 4
    Cook until beginning to brown.
  • 5
    Add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic to the pan.
  • 6
    Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 7
    Add the shrimp, a pinch of salt, and the paprika, to the pan.
  • 8
    Stir and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Add the half & half, and crushed red pepper to the pan.
  • 10
    Bring up to a simmer.
  • 11
    Add the softened cream cheese, and Parmesan.
  • 12
    Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 13
    Chef’s Note: If the sauce is still too thick, add half & half a bit at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15
    Plate with some good pasta. Enjoy.
  • 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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