5.0 from 9 votes
Tuscan Shrimp
This sensational recipe for Tuscan shrimp features succulent prawns and tender spinach in a creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
Shrimp and Spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb medium sized shrimp peeled deveined, and tails removed
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 oz bag baby spinach (about 3 cups)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor add the cream, sun dried tomatoes, walnuts and cheese. Blend until a thick paste forms. (See Note 1) Set aside.
- Season shrimp on both sides with the salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer add shrimp and sear both sides until golden, about 2 minutes each side (shrimp should be opaque). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and sauté, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until spinach begins to wilt and water is released. Spread to outside of skillet, leaving center of pan open.
- Add tomato cream paste mixture to center of skillet and bring to a simmer. The thick tomato cream will begin to melt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.
- Return shrimp to skillet and stir to combine all ingredients. Cook until shrimp are heated through, a minute. Season to taste and garnish with basil on top before serving over pasta of choice.
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Notes
- Feel free to add the cream, walnuts, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese in separately instead of blending. I just find the blender makes great work of chopping the tomatoes, walnuts and cheese easier than by hand and the paste is fantastic.
Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
627mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2999IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2999IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.