Description
Learn how to make a delicious Tuscan shrimp dish with spinach, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth (120 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (45 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh spinach leaves (60 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (70 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) artichoke hearts, quartered (150 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh basil, chopped (10 grams)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning to the skillet.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and quartered artichoke hearts.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, mixing them with the sauce and vegetables.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the entire mixture.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top before serving.
- Serve immediately, pairing with pasta or rice if desired.
Notes
- Properly devein the shrimp to remove any grit or debris.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for optimal flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste for a perfectly seasoned dish.
