Golden Creamy Tuscan Butter Shrimp
Savor the exquisite flavors of Golden Creamy Tuscan Butter Shrimp, a delicious seafood dish that brings together tender shrimp and a rich, buttery sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings, offering a creamy indulgence that’s quick to prepare and simple to customize. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s bound to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute before adding heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add spinach and allow it to wilt before mixing in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return shrimp to the sauce along with lemon juice; stir until heated through and serve over pasta or with bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 300mg