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creamy shrimp with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes
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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy shrimp, shrimp with spinach
Servings: 4 bowls
bowls
Author: Olya Shepard

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
  • 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
404
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
241
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
515
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
2468
IU
49
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
229
mg
23
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* 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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