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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp: A Decadent 15-Minute Delight

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish that brings restaurant quality to your table in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Flour omit for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream do not substitute with milk
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp thawed, peeled, 31-40 count size
For the Extras
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach kale can be substituted
  • a handful Fresh Basil can use parsley or oregano

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until bubbly and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Create the Roux: Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour into the melted butter and stir vigorously; cook for about 1 minute until light golden.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Add 4-5 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the Cream and Seasonings: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice; add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, simmering for about 2 minutes.
  5. Cook the Shrimp: Introduce 1 pound of shrimp into the sauce and cook for approximately 5 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Add the Greens: Stir in 2 cups of fresh baby spinach and basil and let wilt for about 2 minutes.
  7. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the sauce, adjust with salt and pepper, and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or bread with extra lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Optional tips include saving pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency and deglazing with white wine for added richness.

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