Description
This Tuscan Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh herbs, this flavorful dish comes together quickly on the stovetop, making it an ideal weeknight dinner served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Vegetables
- 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
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and help achieve a good sear.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the shrimp in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with flavor.
- Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken and blend the flavors.
- Add vegetables: Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves. Allow the spinach to wilt by simmering the mixture for 1-2 minutes, incorporating the tomato’s tangy sweetness into the creamy sauce.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for another minute to reheat the shrimp and marry the flavors beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley and crushed red pepper flakes over the dish if desired. Serve immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fully cooked but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and sauce texture.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a lovely tang; choose oil-packed for softer texture or dry-packed rehydrated in warm water.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to preference.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with linguine, jasmine rice, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
