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Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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🍀 This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic cream sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
🌿 Packed with nutrient-rich spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, it offers a delicious balance of taste and health benefits.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 pound shrimp (31-40 count size), thawed and peeled

– 2 tablespoons butter

– 1 teaspoon flour

– 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 cup heavy whipping cream

– 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

– 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

– 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or julienned

– 1 to 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach

– A handful of fresh basil, cut into thin strips

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1-First, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add 1 teaspoon of flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring until smooth to form a roux, setting the base for a thick sauce.

2-Stir in 4 to 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, adding that essential garlic flavor to your Tuscan Shrimp Pasta.

3-Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes, adjusting heat to avoid vigorous bubbling.

4-Incorporate 1 pound of thawed and peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through, while the sauce thickens slightly; watch closely to avoid overcooking.

5-Add 1 to 2 cups of packed fresh baby spinach and a handful of fresh basil cut into thin strips, then cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything blends together.

6-Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately, perhaps with an extra squeeze of lemon juice or grated Parmesan on top for added zest.

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Notes

🦐 Use raw shrimp for best texture; frozen shrimp often fresher than seafood counter options.
🌱 Fresh spinach is preferred; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.
πŸ… Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor; drain well before using.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing
  • Cuisine: Tuscan/Italian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 396
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 977 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 382 mg