Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a rich and flavorful dish featuring garlic butter shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. The Italian seasoning and fresh basil add a burst of aromatic goodness. With its one-pan simplicity, this recipe makes cooking easy and cleanup a breeze. Indulge in this restaurant-quality meal at home with minimal effort!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions:
Sauté the Shrimp:
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
Add butter, garlic, and onion to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth, deglazing the pan.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Let simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Combine & Serve:
Return shrimp to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
Add spinach and fresh basil, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a restaurant-worthy meal.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil for an irresistible touch!
Why You’ll Love This Dish!
One-Pan Meal Easy cleanup!
Restaurant-Quality Flavors at home
Rich, Creamy & Comforting
Perfect for Keto & Low-Carb Diets
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