Tuscan Shrimp
Tuscan Shrimp - Make this spectacular shrimp dinner - Tuscan Shrimp Pasta! It's made with a creamy sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and spinach. The ultimate 30-minute dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 5 tbsp)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- fresh basil or parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Simmer until the spinach wilts (about 1-2 minutes).
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and simmer for another minute to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.