Description
Luscious creamy Tuscan shrimp transforms your dinner into an Italian getaway. This vibrant dish combines succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also a delightful symphony of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned shrimp and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer until thickened slightly.
- Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for about 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg