Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Shrimp dish that brings the essence of Italy to your kitchen. This quick meal, ready in just 30 minutes, features succulent shrimp sautéed with vibrant vegetables in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is both satisfying and versatile, allowing you to customize it to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp (fresh or frozen), peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup (150g) diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine diced tomatoes and heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice; stir until combined and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg