Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Turkey Bacon for an Indulgent Dinner
A rich and flavorful dish featuring shrimp and turkey bacon in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for an indulgent dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return the turkey bacon to the skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg