Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp are coated in a thick, rich, and creamy Parmesan sauce with spinach, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or with toasted French baguette as an appetizer. These shrimp are incredibly delicious!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and tails left on if desired
- salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) drain the oil
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to pan along with garlic.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked. Remove shrimp and garlic with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside.
- If necessary, add a touch more oil to the pan. Cook onion until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add basil and red pepper flakes.
- Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add spinach and return shrimp and garlic to skillet. Stir to wilt the spinach. Serve with pasta if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2753IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg