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Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

This Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp recipe is your new weeknight champion, offering a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes that’s perfect for busy evenings or when you crave something comforting and delicious.
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Minutes to Prepare 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a hint of heat
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. If your shrimp are not already peeled and deveined, do so now. Pat them dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. This drying step is crucial for achieving a nice sear.
    1 pound large shrimp, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 cloves garlic
  3. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute, allowing their rich flavor to meld with the garlic. If you’re using red pepper flakes, add them now for a subtle kick.
    1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Let this simmer for about 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
    1/4 cup chicken broth
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine with the broth and sun-dried tomato mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, then gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  6. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.
    1 pound large shrimp
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir it into the sauce and let it wilt, which should only take about another minute. The residual heat will take care of this.
    2 cups fresh spinach
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
    to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper
  9. Ladle the Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp over your favorite pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
    fresh parsley

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
To reheat, gently warm on the stovetop over low to medium-low heat.