Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and basil. This quick and easy recipe makes an elegant dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size), thawed & peeled
- 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 packed fresh baby spinach
- Handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and slightly golden.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, reducing heat if it bubbles too vigorously.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and the sauce has thickened slightly. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add greens and herbs: Incorporate the fresh baby spinach and basil strips into the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Season and serve: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally squeezing extra lemon juice on top or grating fresh Parmesan cheese over the dish.
Notes
- The sun-dried tomatoes used were packed in oil; drain the oil before adding. You can adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes to your preference.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to prevent them from becoming tough and rubbery.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
