Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a rich one-pan dish featuring shrimp simmered in a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs. It’s comforting, flavorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1–2 more minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for best results.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to maintain tenderness.
- Add mushrooms for an extra savory element.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and vegan Parmesan.
- Thicken the sauce by simmering longer or adding more Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
