My mom would whip this up on busy summer nights when no one wanted to stand over a hot stove for long. The whole thing comes together in one pan and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant.

When dinner needs to happen fast but still feel a little special, this 4-ingredient creamy garlic butter shrimp is the kind of recipe that saves the day. It comes together quickly in one pan, uses a short ingredient list, and delivers that rich, restaurant-style flavor that makes an ordinary weeknight feel a bit more memorable. Shrimp cooks in just minutes, so this is especially nice on warm evenings when nobody wants to spend much time standing at the stove.

Serve this shrimp over hot pasta, fluffy rice, or buttery mashed potatoes to catch every bit of the creamy garlic sauce. For something lighter, it also pairs nicely with steamed green beans, roasted asparagus, or a crisp salad and a loaf of warm bread on the side for dipping.

4-Ingredient Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional chopped parsley, for serving 

Directions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and black pepper.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.