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Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Skillet

Close-up of perfectly cooked Tuscan shrimp served in a rich, creamy sauce with wilted spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Create this restaurant-style Creamy Tuscan Shrimp featuring tender shrimp in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This one-pan dish is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, if using. Let the sauce gently simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it wilts, about 1 minute.
  9. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the creamy sauce.
  10. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use the oil drained from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes instead of some of the olive oil.
  • If you are serving this over pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light Pinot Grigio.

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