This One Pot Creamy Garlic Shrimp is made using one pot-for easy clean! This dish is low in carbs, gluten-free, and tastes amazing! These jumbo shrimp are seared and smothered in a homemade lightened up creamy garlic sauce! Simply irresistible!
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed- thaw if needed
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp light butter
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or skim milk- I like to use Fairlife fat free milk since it contains more protein than regular skim or unsweetened almond milk.
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp non fat plain Greek yogurt, strained or blended up cottage cheese.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped. This is optional for garnish.
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine unsweetened almond milk and cornstarch. Whisk until cornstarch dissolves. Whisk in the strained Greek yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes and is hot.
- Add raw shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Note: You don’t want to overcook the shrimp.
Shrimp takes just a few minutes to cook, so keep a close eye on them and remove them as soon as they are no longer translucent. - Season with salt and pepper. Set shrimp aside on a plate.
- Add light butter and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, milk/cornstarch mixture, and Italian seasoning. Whisk and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low-medium and keep stirring until thickened to a desired consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss shrimp in sauce until well combined. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
Smartpoints: GREEN: 4 Smartpoints per serving BLUE/PURPLE: 3 smartpoints per serving