Tuscan Butter Shrimp Recipe
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp is a delightful dish featuring shrimp coated in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This low-carb and keto-friendly recipe is quick to prepare, ready in under 15 minutes, and sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Salted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic finely diced
- 1 pound Shrimp or prawns peeled (tails on or off)
- 1 small Yellow onion diced
- ½ cup White wine optional
- 5 oz sun-dried Tomato strips in oil drained (reserve 1 teaspoon of oil)
- 1 ¾ cups Half and half see notes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups Baby spinach leaves washed
- ⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water optional
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté the onion in the remaining butter. If using, pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Make it Creamy: Lower the heat to medium, add the half and half, and simmer gently while stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the spinach until wilted, then add the parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for another minute until the cheese is melted. For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs and fresh parsley. Stir to combine. Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Half and Half Substitute: Use equal parts light cream and milk, or all light or heavy cream. Almond milk can be used as a non-dairy alternative.
- Pasta Option: For a pasta dish, add cooked pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to the sauce after adding the shrimp. Mix until combined and serve immediately.