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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp That Elevates Your Dinner Game

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This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp combines shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Shrimp (31-40 count) peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil torn
For Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cool running water for about 5-10 minutes. Peel and pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, then whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Gradually add heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add thawed shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Toss in baby spinach and torn basil, cooking for another 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  7. Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, use high-quality wild-caught shrimp. Keep an eye on cooking time to avoid rubberiness.

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