Description
Creamy Tuscan-style shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and Parmesan cheese, offering a rich and elegant dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Create Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring to combine all the flavors.
- Add Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the cream sauce and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Heat through for another minute or two. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, then serve immediately over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles.
Notes
- Serve this dish over your choice of pasta, rice, or low-carb zucchini noodles for a versatile meal.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes to enhance the flavor and texture.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
