Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
This creamy Tuscan shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich, garlicky tomato cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach for an irresistible meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat shrimp.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice as desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh basil or oregano just before serving. Adjust red pepper flakes to desired heat level.