Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp features succulent shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and basil. This quick and rich dish is perfect for a delicious and elegant dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size), thawed and peeled
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
Greens and Herbs
- 1-2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- Handful fresh basil, thinly sliced
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the flour and cook for about one minute, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, then add lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently for 2 minutes, reducing heat if the mixture bubbles too vigorously.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque and the sauce thickens slightly. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add Greens and Herbs: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and basil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the herbs infuse the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally squeezing extra lemon juice over the top and grating fresh Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drain excess oil before adding to the dish for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes to your taste preference.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture; shrimp cook quickly and should be tender.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
