Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe
Juicy shrimp in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and herbs — this Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a flavorful, elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
10 Servings
Ingredients
- Butter salted or unsalted, for richness and flavor
- Fresh garlic minced generously for aroma and depth
- Large shrimp peeled, deveined, and preferably with tails removed
- Yellow onion finely diced
- Sun-dried tomatoes preferably jarred in oil; if using dry, adjust quantity accordingly
- Cooking cream half-and-half
- White wine preferably dry; optional
- Fresh baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Cornstarch or cornflour, to thicken the sauce; flour may be substituted
- Italian dried herbs
- Fresh parsley finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the garlic and shrimp
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for approximately one minute, stirring to prevent burning. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until opaque and pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the aromatics
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion to the remaining butter and sauté until softened. If using white wine, pour it in at this stage and allow it to reduce by half, stirring to release any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Incorporate the sun-dried tomatoes
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes to release their flavor into the base.
Prepare the cream sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cooking cream and stir gently to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add spinach and cheese
- Incorporate the fresh spinach leaves into the sauce and allow them to wilt. Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted into the sauce.
Adjust sauce consistency
- For a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of water and add it to the pan. Continue to simmer while stirring until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Return shrimp to the skillet
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the sauce, sprinkle with Italian dried herbs and fresh parsley, and stir gently to coat.
Serve
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
To prepare a gluten-free version of this Creamy Tuscan Shrimp, replace the flour (if used) with certified gluten-free cornstarch for thickening. Confirm that the sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and all dried herbs are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.