Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Keto friendly)
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4.8
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Keto friendly)
Description
This recipe begins with sautéing shrimp in heated olive oil and butter seasoned with salt and black pepper. Once cooked briefly, the shrimp are set aside while garlic, tomatoes, and baby spinach are cooked until fragrant and wilted. Heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese are added along with fresh basil or parsley, reducing the sauce slightly to a creamy consistency. The shrimp are then returned to the pan and combined with the sauce, allowing the flavors to meld.
The result is a creamy, luscious sauce coating tender shrimp with a delicate mix of tomato sweetness, garlic aroma, and fresh herbs. The spinach adds freshness and mild bitterness to balance the richness of the cream and cheese. The gentle cooking preserves the shrimp's tenderness without drying them out.
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp can be served on its own or paired with low-carb vegetables or greens for a complete meal. The sauce’s thickness helps it cling to the shrimp, providing a satisfying mouthfeel. It’s a comforting dish suitable for casual dinners or when a creamy seafood entree is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound Shrimp deveined and tails removed
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper to taste
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomato or sundried tomatoes, halved or grape tomato
- 3-4 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons basil or parsley, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is super hot and the butter has melted, add the shrimp and a generous sprinkle of salt & pepper, sautee for 1 minute.
- Remove shrimp from pan and set aside then add the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the same pan. Saute for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and basil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced about 2-3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 367mg | 122% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3230IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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