Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy dish with this recipe for Creamy Tuscan Shrimp. Juicy shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, this dish is a true delight for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (31–40 count size), thawed & peeled
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
- 1–2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- Handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: Over medium-high heat in a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring until smooth.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in the cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes, adjusting heat if needed.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the dish: Add the spinach and basil, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally with extra lemon juice or grated parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Creamy Shrimp Pasta
