Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp is a rich and comforting dish that tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but is very easy to make at home. Juicy shrimp are cooked quickly and covered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The flavors are bold, creamy, and perfectly balanced.
This dish is inspired by Tuscan-style cooking, which focuses on simple meals made with high-quality ingredients. Tuscan food is not complicated. It uses natural flavors like garlic, herbs, cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to create meals that are filling and full of taste.
Spinach adds freshness and colour, while sun-dried tomatoes bring a slightly tangy flavour that makes the sauce extra special. Everything blends together into a creamy sauce that coats the shrimp beautifully.
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. It is ready in about 30 minutes and can be served on its own or over pasta. For a complete meal, serve it with a fresh salad, green beans, and bread. The recipe is also easy to double if you are cooking for more people.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and place them on a plate.
- In the same pan, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
- Whisk over medium-high heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer until the spinach wilts.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan and gently stir to coat them with the sauce.
- Serve hot, over pasta if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp if possible for the best flavour. Frozen shrimp can also be used but should be fully thawed first.
- Cook the shrimp only until pink. Overcooking can make them rubbery.
- Heavy cream is important for a thick and creamy sauce. Using half and half will make the sauce thinner.
- For extra flavour, the shrimp can be cooked in butter instead of olive oil.
- Spinach stems can be removed if you prefer a softer texture.
- Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes. Drain them, but do not rinse.
- This dish tastes great served over freshly cooked pasta.
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp
Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp is a quick and easy meal made with juicy shrimp in a rich garlic parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. It is creamy, flavourful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Duration
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook shrimp and garlic in olive oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan. Whisk until thick.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach wilts.
- Return shrimp to the pan and serve hot, with pasta if desired.
