Easy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe
Whip up creamy Tuscan Shrimp in just 20 minutes! A quick, delicious recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
- Raw shrimp peeled and deveined, about 1 pound
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Fresh garlic 3–4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream 1 cup
- Sun-dried tomatoes 1/3 cup, chopped
- Fresh spinach 2 cups, loosely packed
- Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup, freshly grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes white wine, lemon juice
Instructions
Prep the shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sauté garlic:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Cook the shrimp:
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Sear for about 1–2 minutes per side, or until pink and slightly curled. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the sauce:
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
Add spinach:
- Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
Return the shrimp:
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan. Stir to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes to bring it all together.
Final touch:
- Adjust seasoning to taste. For extra flavor, finish with a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
Serve hot:
- Enjoy it over pasta, mashed potatoes, garlic bread, or zucchini noodles for a lighter option.