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Tuscan Butter Shrimp: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Recipe

This Tuscan Butter Shrimp is a rich, creamy, and flavorful one-pan dish, featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. The combination of buttery shrimp, velvety cream, and aromatic Italian herbs creates a restaurant-quality meal in just 20 minutes.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the silky, garlicky sauce

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained & chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Juice of ½ lemon

💡 Pro Tip: Use wild-caught shrimp for the best flavor and texture

Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Shrimp:

Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.

Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce:

In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

Add sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 1 minute.

Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine & Simmer:

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

Return shrimp to the pan, squeeze in lemon juice, and let everything simmer for 2 minutes.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Garnish with extra Parmesan & red pepper flakes.

Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

💡 Serving Tip: Drizzle with extra olive oil for a silky finish!

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free