π½️ Meatballs with Shrimp Cream Sauce π¦π₯©✨
A comforting dish that combines juicy homemade meatballs with a rich, creamy shrimp sauce — full of flavor and perfect for dinner time! π
πΉ️ Ingredients:
π 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)
π For the Shrimp Cream Sauce:
◾️ 1 tbsp butter
◾️ ½ lb shrimp, peeled & 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
π Directions:
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs until browned & cooked through (8–10 min). Remove & set aside.
3️⃣ In the same skillet, melt butter, add shrimp, and cook 2–3 min per side until pink. Remove & set aside.
4️⃣ Add garlic, sautΓ© 1 min, then pour in heavy cream + chicken broth. Stir well.
5️⃣ Mix in Parmesan, paprika & red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 min until thickened.
6️⃣ Return shrimp & meatballs, toss in sauce, and cook 2 min.
7️⃣ Garnish with basil and serve warm.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total: 40 min
π₯ Kcal: ~450 | π΄ Servings: 4