Description
This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender shrimp are bathed in a luscious, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, making it utterly irresistible. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp (I use 31–40 count size) thawed & peeled, tails optional
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flour
4–5 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped or julienned sun-dried tomatoes
1–2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
Handful fresh basil cut into thin strips
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare your shrimp.
Melt butter in a skillet. Stir in flour until smooth.
Add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer.
Add shrimp and cook until done.
Add spinach and basil; cook until wilted. Season and serve.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them.
Use a large skillet to give the shrimp and sauce plenty of space.
If your sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper to suit your taste.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 25g