Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and creamy garlic shrimp dish with the added flavor of turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Let simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Crumble the cooked turkey bacon and stir it back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Pair with pasta or rice for a complete meal.