Description
π¦ Enjoy a delectable and creamy Tuscan dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
πΏ Packed with flavor, this recipe will take you on a culinary journey to Italy in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp (31–40 count size), thawed and peeled
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flour
1 cup heavy cream
Β½ teaspoon lemon juice
ΒΌ teaspoon Italian seasoning
ΒΌ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned
1–2 cups fresh baby spinach
Handful of fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Β½ cup chicken broth for added depth of flavor
Optional: Β½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese to enrich the sauce
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook for about a minute, stirring until smooth.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth for extra richness, if desired. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
5. Stir in spinach and basil; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
6. Optionally, stir in freshly grated parmesan to enhance the sauce’s flavor.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and additional grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
π¦ Use frozen shrimp that are deveined and peeled for convenience; thaw shrimp under cool water before cooking.
πΏ Avoid overcooking shrimp; cook just until pink for the best texture.
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Use fresh spinach for optimal flavor and texture; if using frozen spinach, thaw and drain thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 977 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 382 milligrams