Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe
This Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe features succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound shrimp, thawed & peeled tails optional
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Dry Goods
- 1 teaspoon flour
Produce
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned packed in oil
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- a handful fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Condiments
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed).
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring until smooth.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Stir in the cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce heat if it’s bubbling too much.
- Add the shrimp and cook for around 5 minutes or until they’re cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, taking care not to overcook them.
- Add the spinach and basil and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to use more or less sun-dried tomatoes than suggested.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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