Description
This Tuscan Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. It’s an Italian-inspired main course that combines bold flavors and a rich, velvety texture perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, making sure each shrimp is well coated.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the garlic and tomatoes: Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Then stir in grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach and finish the sauce: Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook just until they wilt, stirring gently to incorporate them into the sauce.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are heated through and fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle red pepper flakes and chopped fresh basil over the dish before serving hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to enjoy every bit of the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter variation, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- You can adjust the level of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
