Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp dish is one you will be impressed by. This dish is easy to make and only needs a few ingredients. The perfect meal that can be ready for a special night for two. This recipe can be adjusted to fit the needs of your family or any dietary needs.

This dish is perfect for your family or for a special dinner with someone special.

This dinner is actually a pretty light dinner, the sauce is not too thick, and it certainly is not heavy.

It is a simple Alfredo Sauce combined with Shrimp and Sun Dried Tomatoes and the select choice of seasoning will make you feel that you are dining in  Italy, Tuscany itself.

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this Tuscan shrimp pasta recipe is perfect!

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What makes this a special recipe?

The ease of making this dish. It cooks up quickly and tastes fantastic. Seasoned perfectly and with a light Alfredo Sauce. The flavors are perfectly intertwined.

Variations

You could use a gluten-free option for the pasta. This will help fit dietary needs. You can also alter the seasoning to make it what you prefer.

Try out my steak and shrimp with pesto sauce for another tasty seafood-inspired recipe.

What to serve with Tuscan shrimp?

Serve your Tuscan shrimp with some garlic bread, dinner rolls, salad, or even a vegetable of your choice.

You will find this is a heavy pasta dish so having lighter sides can help transform the dish to not make it feel so rich.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp peeled and deveined 
• Butter 
• Onion chopped
• Minced garlic
• Sun Dried tomatoes chopped
• Heavy whipping cream
• White cooking wine
• Parmesan cheese grated
• Fresh baby spinach
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Step 1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 

Step 2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, and saute until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3. Stir the garlic into the skillet for the last 30 seconds of cooking the shrimp. Remove the shrimp, and set aside. 

Step 4. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onions into the same skillet with the leftover butter, saute until the onions have softened. 

Step 5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, and saute for 1 minute.

Step 6. Pour in the white cooking wine to deglaze the skillet. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. 

Step 7. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. 

Step 8. Simmer until the mixture thickens.

Step 9. Add the spinach to the skillet.

Step 10. Then stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until wilted. 

Step 11. Return the shrimp to the skillet with the remaining ingredients, toss to coat in the sauce, and serve.

And that’s how you make a Tuscan Shrimp Pasta dish! This particular recipe is hearty and filling, but light enough that you won’t feel weighed down afterward.

Now ready to serve!

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How should I store the leftovers?

You can store the Creamy Tuscan Shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure the food has cooled completely before placing it in an airtight container.

Can this Creamy Tuscan Shrimp be reheated?

The Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is easy to reheat. Simply place it in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop and heat to the desired temperature. You could also reheat in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the desired temp is reached.

Can the Creamy Tuscan Shrimp be frozen?

This dish does not freeze well. The heavy cream has a tendency to curdle as it thaws.

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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque –  That makes me feel pretty good!