Description
Mediterranean-inspired Tuscan shrimp delivers robust flavors with succulent prawns dancing in a creamy garlic sauce. Hearty ingredients from Italian coastal regions combine seamlessly, promising a quick, luxurious dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) raw shrimp (large, peeled, and deveined)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (mix of thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 14 ounces (397 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Additional smoked paprika to taste
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- Create a vibrant seasoning blend by combining smoked paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, generously coating the fresh shrimp.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over robust medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface for the seafood.
- Introduce minced garlic and seasoned shrimp to the hot pan, allowing each side to caramelize and develop a golden exterior for approximately 2 minutes.
- Transfer the perfectly seared shrimp to a separate plate, reserving their delicate texture and flavor.
- Within the same skillet, incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and tender artichoke pieces, quickly sautéing to release their aromatic essence.
- Gently fold fresh spinach leaves into the mixture, allowing them to wilt and create a lush, verdant base for the sauce.
- Pour rich heavy cream into the skillet, sprinkling an additional hint of smoked paprika to intensify the flavor profile.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer, thickening and melding the ingredients’ complex flavors for roughly one minute.
- Carefully return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, delicately coating each piece in the luxurious cream sauce.
- Continue simmering until the shrimp are thoroughly heated and completely cooked through, ensuring optimal tenderness and flavor integration.
Notes
- Perfectly seasoned shrimp nestled in a creamy, vibrant sauce showcases how simple ingredients can transform into a luxurious meal.
- Fresh spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes create a colorful backdrop that makes every bite burst with Mediterranean-inspired excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 646 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg