Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

This Tuscan Shrimp Pasta recipe is the perfect dish for a date night in! It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients, so you can focus on spending time with your special someone.

The best part about this recipe is that it can be easily adaptable to your dietary needs – just swap out the pasta for a gluten-free option and use vegan cheese to make it dairy-free.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal or a delicious weeknight dinner, this Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is sure to impress!

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

It’s simple to make and surprisingly light, thanks to the delicious combination of creamy Alfredo sauce and fresh seafood.

Perfect for date night or a dinner party. If you’re feeling ambitious, give this recipe a try. Let us know how it turns out!

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Why do I love this recipe?

• Creamy pasta
• Tons of shrimp in the recipe
• Tuscan flavors in each bite
• Great for a weeknight dinner or serving up for entertaining
• Reheats well

What makes scampi scampi?

Scampi means langoustine which is a type of crustacean that is found in the sea beds. This is where scampi got the name. But you will find many recipes call for shrimp whereas traditional recipes used different seafood.

What’s the best way to season shrimp?

I like to season my shrimp with melted butter, and then add salt and pepper to taste. Once you do that you will then stir in the garlic and which will add additional flavor to the shrimp.

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.

What can I serve with shrimp Besides cocktail sauce?

Shrimp is such a versatile protein so you can whip it up with anything you want. I love pairing it with pasta and a creamy alfredo sauce. Or you can serve it with garlic sauce, etc.

Tips for this recipe

• Make sure to cook the pasta as directed on the box.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp or it will become rubbery.
• The heavy cream is going to create a rich and creamy sauce, make sure to stir often.

Variations of this recipe

• Add some chicken to the dish along with the shrimp. Make sure the meat is fully cooked.
• Top with some mozzarella cheese instead of using parmesan cheese.
• Leave out the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Instead of white wine, you can use chicken stock if you don’t want to cook with alcohol.

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.

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How to Store and reheat this Tuscan shrimp pasta?

You will want to store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. You can then reheat in the microwave or warm it up in a skillet on the stove. Now, make sure that if you warm it up on the stove you add a little broth or cream to it to help keep the dish creamy.

Stir often or it can burn as well if you heat it in a skillet on the stove.

Can I make this Tuscan shrimp pasta ahead of time?

I recommend making this right before you serve it. You will find it can be made in advance but it isn’t gonna have the exact fresh flavor if you go to reheat it.

Can I freeze this recipe?

This dish is one that won’t freeze and thaw that well. With the heavy cream, you are going to find that it curdles a bit when it thaws from being frozen.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

This creamy Tuscan shrimp is going to be a great dinner for you and your family or entertaining guests. Whip this up and enjoy it with your favorite sides.

More seafood recipes ideas:

Seafood Mac and Cheese – A family favorite.

Seafood Loaded Potato Pan – This Seafood Loaded Potato Pan recipe is from out of this world!

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