Here’s a rich, flavorful Tuscan Shrimp recipe — garlicky, creamy, and perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread 🍤🌿
🍤 Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer 3–5 minutes.
3. Add Cheese & Seasonings
- Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Finish
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return shrimp to the pan and heat 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve
- Over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding cream.
- Use fire-roasted sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they continue cooking a bit in the sauce.
I can also give you:
- A lighter version without heavy cream
- A spicy Tuscan shrimp
- A one-pan meal with pasta
Do you want me to give the spicy Tuscan shrimp version?
