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    Creamy Shrimp with Spinach

    Updated: Apr 10, 2025 · Published: Nov 6, 2022 by Olya · 8 Comments

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    What makes a good shrimp recipe, you might ask? Creamy sauce, juicy shrimp and quick and easy to follow recipe instructions! Rich, decadent and very, very creamy – this homemade creamy shrimp recipe is incredibly easy and requires minimal time and effort. Enjoy it for busy weeknight dinners or on special occasions.

    creamy shrimp with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

    If you are looking for a comforting seafood dinner – try this creamy shrimp. Juicy shrimp is good on its own, but if you add delicious creamy spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as a generous amount of Parmesan – now you get an entire seafood dinner on one plate! Serve it over a plate of mashed potatoes, rice or pasta.

    The best part? This comfort food is ready in about 30 minutes. It’s such a delicious weeknight dinner, not to mention quick and easy.

    Ingredients to make Creamy Shrimp

    Olive oil– Use olive oil or salted or unsalted butter.

    Shrimp – I used peeled and deveined frozen shrimp that I defrosted in the fridge overnight. Use 1 to 1.5 pounds of shrimp.

    White Wine – I prefer to use Pinot Grigio for cooking. This dry white wine is such a great tasting wine in food that I don’t use any other kind.

    Spinach – Use about 2 cups of baby spinach. You can use fresh or frozen.

    Sun Dried Tomatoes – I love to cut them up since they tend to be chewy.

    Heavy Cream – You can also use half and half instead of the heavy cream

    Seasonings – Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and FRESH garlic is all you need.

    creamy shrimp with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

    How to cook shrimp

    Cooking shrimp is super easy, and the best thing is that shrimp makes for a fantastic dinner and lunch option for all occasions. Sometimes I like to eat it for brunch a well!

    • Season generously!
    • Use high quality seasoning such a Gourmet Italian or Sicilian seasoning.

    If you are a novice to cooking shrimp or simply want to brush up on how to do it, just remember that seasoning plays a big role in how the shrimp will look and taste. I also wrote a post on how to cook shrimp that provides detailed information on many aspects of shrimp cooking. Please check it out!

    creamy shrimp sauce

    Tips on making the creamy sauce

    • Reduce heat. Before adding heavy cream, reduce heat to low-medium and bring the cream to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to allow the sauce to reduce.
    • Use freshly grated Parmesan. Use Parmesan that is either freshly grated or shredded. Avoid Parmesan that has cellulose powder in it as it will prevent even melting of cheese into the sauce and will create clumps.
    creamy shrimp with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

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    4.48 from 17 votes

    Creamy Shrimp with Spinach

    Creamy shrimp with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is easy to make recipe that is both satisfying and fancy.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: creamy shrimp, shrimp with spinach
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
    • ½ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
    • 1 cup heavy cream, or half and half
    • 2 cups baby spinach, about 3 ounces
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
    • parsley, chopped, if desired

    Instructions

    • Add olive oil to a large skillet on medium high heat. While oil is heating, in a large bowl toss shrimp with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until evenly coated.
    • Add in the shrimp to the skillet with oil and cook for two minutes on each side, until pink in color. Remove the shrimp on a plate.
    • Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
    • Now add sun-dried tomatoes and continue cooking them on medium heat for 2 minutes.
    • Next, pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by at least half.
    • Now, pour heavy cream and once it's bubbling, add spinach leaves. Stir them in sauce until wilted.
    • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust according to your liking.
    • Gradually add Parmesan cheese until incorporated into the sauce.
    • Add the shrimp back into the pan and sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional).
    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Shrimp with Spinach
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1616 Calories from Fat 1278
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 142g218%
    Saturated Fat 69g431%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
    Monounsaturated Fat 56g
    Cholesterol 303mg101%
    Sodium 963mg42%
    Potassium 2059mg59%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 23g26%
    Protein 33g66%
    Vitamin A 9871IU197%
    Vitamin C 36mg44%
    Calcium 916mg92%
    Iron 7mg39%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    1. Alvina says

      April 08, 2025 at 8:52 pm

      Turned out really well. I doubled the spinach to up our veg quotient. Would add a pinch of red pepper flake when sauteeing the garlic, and a splash of lemon juice to finish for a little brightnes.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        April 08, 2025 at 9:10 pm

        I tend to use lots of spinach myself since it has a habit of shrinking. It sounds like you nailed it, Alvina!

        Reply
    2. Susie says

      March 05, 2025 at 9:45 pm

      Delicious and flavorful! I used cherry tomatoes and added fresh mushrooms.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        March 06, 2025 at 4:35 pm

        Thank you, Susie! Sounds really good with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.

        Reply
    3. Denise says

      June 03, 2024 at 6:47 pm

      Delicious. Made with canned diced tomatoes rather than sun dried tomatoes

      Reply
      • Olya says

        June 06, 2024 at 7:39 pm

        Your way sounds very delicious!

        Reply
    4. CookBug says

      April 30, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      Excellent. Came together quickly once everything was prepped in advanced. Doubled amount of spinach as we love it. Slightly less cream and added a dab of butter. Would also be great with chicken. Keeper.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        May 01, 2023 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks so much and love that you added more spinach, CookBug!

        Reply
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