Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp, a dish that guarantees to impress while being simple enough for any weeknight dinner. The delightful combination of succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach comes together in a rich, creamy sauce that is perfect for draping over pasta or grains. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those busy evenings or when you want to treat your guests to something special. Enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors that will make this dish a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (raw, peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (chopped)
- 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the shrimp until they turn pink. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and chopped garlic until translucent. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add spinach and parmesan cheese, then return shrimp to the skillet.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and shrimp are fully cooked.
- Serve over pasta or grains of choice and garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg