Description
Experience the exquisite flavors of Golden Creamy Tuscan Butter Shrimp, a luxurious dish that features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread—making it a favorite for both busy weeknights and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp under cold running water if needed; pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes followed by heavy cream; simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts down. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg