Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a flavorful and quick skillet meal featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and basil. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size), thawed and peeled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
Greens and Herbs
- 1-2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- Handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
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 continuously until smooth and slightly bubbly to create a roux.
- Add garlic: Incorporate the minced garlic into the roux and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes, reducing heat if it bubbles too vigorously to avoid scorching.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and opaque and the sauce thickens slightly. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add greens and herbs: Stir in the baby spinach and fresh basil, cooking for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, optionally squeezing additional lemon juice on top and garnishing with grated fresh parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drain the oil before adding, but you can adjust the quantity to taste.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
- You can serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adding fresh grated parmesan on top adds a nice salty finish but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
