Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a luxurious dish that features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, complemented by vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This elegant recipe transforms dinner into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes, perfect for cozy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal bursting with flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, stirring gently as it thickens. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, allowing their flavors to infuse the sauce.
- Add fresh spinach leaves, cooking until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix well to coat in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 210mg