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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp

This recipe features shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and heavy cream. It's a quick and flavorful dish.
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingrédients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this Tuscan shrimp with pasta, crusty bread, or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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