Creamy Parmesan and Spinach Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Parmesan and Spinach Shrimp
Description
This dish begins by seasoning extra-large shrimp with basil, salt, and pepper, then cooking them quickly in butter until pink and tender. The shrimp are removed, and a garlic-infused sauce is prepared by sautéing garlic briefly in butter before adding chicken broth. Fresh spinach is added to the skillet and cooked until it begins to wilt, preserving its texture and flavor.
The sauce is enriched by stirring in heavy cream and a cornstarch slurry to gently thicken it. Parmesan cheese is melted into the sauce, lending a sharp, creamy dimension. The cooked shrimp are returned to the sauce to combine and heat through without overcooking.
This dish presents a balance of tender shrimp, vibrant spinach, and a creamy, flavorful sauce, making it suitable for serving over spaghetti or a low-carb alternative like spaghetti squash. Light seasoning allows the key ingredients to shine, providing a satisfying seafood entrée.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined, extra large (21/25
- 1 tsp basil dried
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp butter divided
- 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp chicken broth
- 3 oz spinach chopped (2 packed cups, baby
- 1/2 cup (1.5 oz) Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Sprinkle shrimp with basil, season lightly with salt and pepper and toss.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until bottom is pink, then flip and cook opposite side of shrimp until cooked through and pink, about 3 minutes total.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate then melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until just lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds then pour in chicken broth.
- Add spinach and stir and cook until it starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cream and cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted, season lightly with salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and toss in shrimp. Serve over spaghetti or spaghetti squash if desired.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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