Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp is a rich and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a luscious creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Italian-inspired recipe offers a comforting and versatile meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauté Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté briefly, allowing their flavors to infuse the oil without burning the garlic.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly as it simmers gently. Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in 2 cups fresh spinach, letting it wilt softly into the sauce.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently fold them into the creamy sauce. Let everything heat through for 1-2 minutes to meld the Tuscan flavors perfectly.
Notes
- Choose quality shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp to prevent rubberiness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a brighter flavor.
- Wilt spinach gently by adding it last to retain color and slight crunch.
- Adjust cream thickness by simmering longer or adding broth for thinning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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