Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and basil. Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner, this recipe combines Mediterranean flavors with a creamy texture that pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count), thawed & peeled
Sauce
- 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 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1-2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly until smooth to create a roux.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes, reducing heat if the sauce bubbles too vigorously.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for around 5 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through, and the sauce thickens slightly. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Add Greens and Herbs: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and basil, cooking for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the herbs are fragrant.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally squeezing extra lemon juice over the top or grating fresh parmesan cheese as a garnish.
Notes
- Sun-dried tomatoes used were packed in oil; drain the oil before adding. You can adjust the quantity to your preference.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a bit more flour when making the roux.
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Fresh parmesan cheese makes a great optional topping for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
