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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner Delight

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp, thawed and peeled Use 31-40 count size
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose Flour For thickening the sauce
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic, minced The more, the better!
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Avoid substitutions to prevent curdling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice Adds a bright, zesty note
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adds herbaceous flavor
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped Offers tang and sweetness
For the Veggies
  • 1-2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Packed for nutrition and color
  • a handful Fresh Basil, cut into strips Elevates freshness and aroma

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
  1. Thaw shrimp under cool running water for about 5 minutes, peel and devein if necessary, then pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium-high heat until bubbling.
  3. Sprinkle in all-purpose flour into the melted butter, stirring constantly for one minute to form a roux.
  4. Add minced garlic to the roux and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until pink and opaque.
  7. Toss in fresh baby spinach and basil, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately with garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or zucchini noodles for a complete meal. Consider pairing with a fresh salad or Street Corn Pasta as a side dish.

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