Description
A delicious creamy garlic shrimp dish with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Large shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
- Salt (Adjust to taste)
- Pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves Garlic (Minced; can substitute with garlic powder (1 tsp))
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Substitute with light cream for lower fat)
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Can be replaced with a mix of basil and oregano)
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (Drained and chopped; can substitute with roasted red peppers or fresh tomatoes)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves (Can swap with kale or arugula)
- Fresh basil or parsley (Optional, for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional, for heat; adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Lower the heat slightly, then pour in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts down—about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce. Allow everything to simmer together for an additional minute to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For lower fat, you can substitute heavy cream with light cream.
- For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast instead of grated Parmesan cheese.
- If you prefer a different flavor, basil and oregano can replace Italian seasoning.
- Sun-dried tomatoes can be swapped with roasted red peppers or fresh tomatoes.
- For a spicy kick, adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg