🍝🦐 Juicy Meatballs in a Creamy Shrimp Sauce




Tender, savory meatballs meet rich, garlicky shrimp cream sauce in this decadent, flavor-packed dish. It’s a comforting dinner that feels like something out of a fancy bistro — but you can make it right at home!


🧾 Ingredients


For the Meatballs:


• 1 lb ground beef


• ½ lb ground pork


• ½ cup breadcrumbs


• 1 egg


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 1 tsp salt


• ½ tsp black pepper


• 1 tsp Italian seasoning


• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped


• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)


For the Shrimp Cream Sauce:


• 1 tbsp butter


• ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 cup heavy cream


• ½ cup chicken broth


• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 1 tsp paprika


• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)


• Salt & pepper, to taste


• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped


👨‍🍳 Instructions


1️⃣ Make the Meatballs

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley until fully combined.

Shape into 1-inch meatballs.


2️⃣ Cook the Meatballs

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.


3️⃣ Sauté the Shrimp

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.


4️⃣ Build the Cream Sauce

In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in Parmesan, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened slightly.


5️⃣ Combine & Serve

Return the shrimp and meatballs to the sauce. Toss gently and cook for 2 more minutes.

Garnish with chopped basil and serve warm — over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.


⏱ Prep Time: 15 min

🔥 Cook Time: 25 min

🍽 Total Time: 40 min

📊 Calories: ~450 per serving

👥 Servings: 4


 


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