Tender, savory meatballs smothered in a garlicky, Parmesan-rich shrimp cream sauce. Comforting, elegant, and surprisingly easy — it’s like bringing bistro dining straight to your table!

🛒 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)
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  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

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatballs
Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley in a bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs.

2️⃣ Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides and cook through (8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
In the same skillet, melt butter. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

4️⃣ Build the Sauce
Add garlic to the skillet, sauté 1 minute. Stir in cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Combine & Serve
Return meatballs and shrimp to the pan. Toss gently in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve hot — over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

⏱ Time & Info

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 4
• Calories: ~450 per serving