Shrimp Carlos

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Shrimp Carlos, a creamy and savory dish that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home kitchen. This recipe features succulent, perfectly seared shrimp enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, dry white wine, and parmesan cheese. Accented with the bold sweetness of red bell peppers, a hint of spice from optional jalapeños, and the aroma of garlic, this dish delivers depth and excitement in every bite. The paprika lends a touch of smokiness, while fresh parsley brightens the dish, making it both comforting and refined. Serve it over fluffy white rice or al dente pasta for a complete, dinner-worthy meal that's ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers, Shrimp Carlos is the elegant yet approachable recipe your weeknight rotation has been craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 servings cooked white rice or pasta (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and optional jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the white wine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the shrimp.

Step 7

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately over cooked rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1750.7

Total Fat 67.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 959.3mg	0%
Sodium 3570.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 138.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 874.0mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1901.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 31.1%