Creamy Shrimp with Spinach

Creamy shrimp with Spinach. 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.

What makes a good shrimp recipe, you might ask? Creamy sauce, juicy shrimp and quick and easy to follow recipe instructions! So 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 shrimp is ready in about 30 minutes. It's such a delicious weeknight dinner, not to mention quick and easy.

Main ingredients

• 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.

How to make creamy shrimp with spinach

Prepare Shrimp and Season

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Add shrimp to skillet and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.

Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes

Add chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.

Deglaze with white wine

Pour in dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio) and let it reduce by half, intensifying the flavors.

Make Creamy Spinach Sauce

• 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.

Tips for perfect creamy shrimp every time

• Use peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time and ensure even cooking.
• Don't overcook shrimp-they turn pink and opaque quickly; 2 minutes per side is usually perfect.
• Season generously (use high quality seasoning such a Gourmet Italian or Sicilian seasoning). and use fresh garlic for the best flavor and add it after cooking shrimp to avoid burning.
• Reduce wine fully so the alcohol cooks off, leaving behind just flavor.
• Stir cream gently and simmer rather than boil to keep the sauce silky.
• Use freshly grated Parmesan, not pre-shredded, to prevent clumps.
• 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.

Variations to the recipe

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
• Swap sun-dried tomatoes for cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers
• Use half-and-half to lighten the sauce
• Incorporate fresh basil or thyme for herbal notes
• Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

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• Hawaiian Shrimp
• Pesto shrimp pasta
• Creamy Shrimp Pasta
• Cajun Stuffed Shrimp