Tuscan Shrimp

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 636.6kcal

Wonderful flavor. We served with steamed rice. Treat yourself.

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Ingredients

1 lbs shrimp deveined, heads-off, shells removed
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cloves garlic minced
⅛ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes cut into halves
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups baby spinach
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
¼ teaspoon red Chile flakes adjust up or down to your preferred level
½ lemon use the zest and juice
⅛ cup basil chopped
¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

Season each shrimp with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Place 1 lbs shrimp cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. flip the shrimp and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through but still tender in the center. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and saute' 1 ½ cloves garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add ⅛ cup sun-dried tomatoes and ½ cup cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Saute' for 2-3 minutes. Add ½ lemon and lemon juice, then stir to combine. Add to taste salt and to taste pepper.
Add to the skillet, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 ½ cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and ¼ teaspoon red Chile flakes. Stir to combine.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle ⅛ cup basil chopped and ¼ cup parsley over the shrimp and sauce. Serve the Tuscan shrimp hot, ensuring each plate get a generous serving of the spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.

Notes

Before seasoning and cooking, make sure to pat your shrimp dry with a paper towel. Removing excess moisture helps in getting a better sear and crispier skin.

Using fresh herbs provides that fresh flavor you are looking for.

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