Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp: Quick and Delicious!
A quick and delicious creamy garlic butter Tuscan shrimp dish that is rich and saucy, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg