Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a sumptuous dish that brings together succulent shrimp in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This quick-cooking recipe transforms an ordinary weeknight meal into an extraordinary dining experience. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself, Creamy Tuscan Shrimp will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sauté until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add dried herbs and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Customize by adding sun-dried tomatoes or substituting shrimp with chicken or tofu. For extra flavor, finish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving.