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 Italian-inspired ingredients to create a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size), thawed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- Handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until smooth to form a roux.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, then add the lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat if the sauce bubbles too vigorously.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. The sauce will thicken slightly during this time. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add greens and finish: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and basil, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Serve immediately. For extra flavor, optionally squeeze additional lemon juice on top or grate fresh parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor; drain the oil before adding.
- You can adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes based on your preference.
- To make it lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, keeping in mind the sauce might be less rich.
- This dish pairs well with cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook shrimp as they can become tough and rubbery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
