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Creamy One-Pot Garlic Tuscan Shrimp

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A quick and easy creamy one-pot garlic Tuscan shrimp recipe featuring a silky sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 90 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chop the spinach, grate the Parmesan cheese, and measure out the cream and seasonings.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until cherry tomatoes soften and release some juice.
  6. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken slightly over 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is velvety.
  8. Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and stir gently to coat evenly. Let warm together for another minute.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid pre-minced garlic. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Keep the cream at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling. Wilt spinach last to maintain its bright color and texture. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture.

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