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.
Last Step:
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π¦ Use raw shrimp for best texture; frozen shrimp often fresher than seafood counter options.
π± Fresh spinach is preferred; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.
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Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor; drain well before using.
- 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
