Keto Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Printable Version)
Garlic-infused creamy shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
03 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Oils & Seasonings
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
12 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted and bubbling.
03 - Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
07 - Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and heat through for an additional minute.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together so fast you will feel like you are getting away with something.
- It tastes luxurious enough for a date night but uses ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
- Overcooking the shrimp in the first step is the number one mistake and it turns them rubbery beyond rescue.
- The sauce will thicken even more as it sits off the heat so pull it a tiny bit earlier than you think you should.
03 -
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding the shrimp because a cold pan means no caramelization and no caramelization means no depth of flavor.
- A microplane grater for the Parmesan creates the smoothest sauce texture because the cheese melts almost instantly into the cream.