Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring shrimp in a creamy, Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque and pink. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and remaining Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Optional: Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze and let reduce for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 30–60 seconds.
- Return shrimp to the sauce and heat through, about 1–2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For lower calories and saturated fats, substitute half-and-half or a mixture of evaporated milk and Greek yogurt. Use fresh-grated Parmesan for better melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 250mg