Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with spinach, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in 30 minutes, this gluten-free, low-carb recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 count).
- Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon, plus ¼ teaspoon for the sauce.
- Italian Seasoning: ½ teaspoon.
- Salt and Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon each.
- Garlic: 5 cloves, minced.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 4 ounces, chopped.
- Artichoke Hearts: 14 ounces, drained and chopped.
- Fresh Spinach: 4 ounces.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup.
- Additional Salt: To taste.
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic, cooking 2 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in the same skillet for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream, sprinkle with additional smoked paprika, and bring to a simmer. Adjust salt if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Add shrimp back to the skillet, submerge in sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Substitute shrimp with scallops, salmon, or chicken for variety.
- To make it dairy-free, use unsweetened coconut or cashew milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
