Tuscan Butter Shrimp
Delightfully creamy Tuscan Butter Shrimp with sweet tomatoes and fragrant garlic, creating a silky sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, letting it froth slightly.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until a silky consistency is achieved.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with buttered pasta or crusty garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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