Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all enhanced by aromatic garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, serve it over pasta or rice for a delightful meal that’s sure to please.
- 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on your countertop.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until melted.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce; stir until wilted.
- Add cooked shrimp back into the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Serve over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: For added heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes during cooking. Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain creaminess.