Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp coated in a light and creamy garlic parmesan sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes and spinach! Guaranteed to impress! LOW CARB AND KETO APPROVED!
Leave people wondering if there is a hidden chef in your kitchen with this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp. Quick and easy to make, ready on the table in less than 15 minutes, you will even impress yourself!
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Tuscan? I know, I know. This is NOT a traditional recipe form Tuscany… BUT it is a ‘traditional’ recipe — in chicken from — from the popular Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. However, me being me, I added my own twist with garlic butter since we’re dealing with shrimp here, and made it so much better than the original.
Garlic. Butter. You are going to fry your shrimp (or prawns) in butter FULL of garlic. I could have left this recipe right here….but then I wouldn’t be doing anything different to this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp. And that’s NO BUENO. SO… Garlic Butter Shrimp SMOTHERED in a beautiful and creamy Tuscan sauce.
WHAT CAN YOU SERVE WITH TUSCAN SHRIMP?
- Over pasta that has been mixed through with olive, salt and garlic. Also, a touch of parmesan never hurt anyone.
- Garlic bread:Â soaking up creamy sauce with a warm piece of bread. It’s heaven.
- Rice. Yes, this is amazing with rice also.
Or keep it light and serve it for lunch or as a delicious appetizer with French bread slices, or on its own!
WHAT WINE GOES WELL WITH THIS?
I choose a white wine to go with this. A light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris pairs really well. For a sweeter wine, choose a Riesling or a Sparkling Moscato.
An easy to make and filling meal.
SOME TIPS:
- You can use shrimp with tails on or off.
- Try to find fresh wild caught shrimp. Frozen shrimp is good too, but fresh will always have a better flavour.
- If you don’t want to use salted butter, use unsalted and season shrimp to suit your taste.
- Half and half is an American product, made from equal parts light cream and milk. Feel free to use half light cream and half 2% milk (or full fat if not worried about calories and fat counts), in place of half and half. Alternatively, use all light cream or heavy cream if you wish.
- I use sun dried tomatoes in oil, and drain them reserving about 1 teaspoon for added flavour when cooking.
If you LOVE this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp recipe, try this CREAMY TUSCANÂ SALMON VERSIONÂ OR this TUSCAN CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE!
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 14, 2017.
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1 pound shrimp or prawns, tails on or off
- 1 yellow onion small, diced
- ½ cup white wine optional
- 5 oz sun dried tomato strips in oil drained, reserve 1 teaspoon of the jarred oil for cooking
- 1 ¾ cups half and half SEE NOTES
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves washed
- â…” cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoons of water - optional
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add in the garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Add in the shrimp and fry two minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Fry the onion in the butter remaining in the skillet. Pour in the white wine (if using), and allow to reduce to half, while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan. Add the sun dried tomatoes and fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavours.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the half and half and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, and add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce. (For a thicker sauce, add the milk/cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.)
- Add the shrimp back into the pan; sprinkle with the herbs and parsley, and stir through.
- Serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Notes
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char says
I made this and it is delicious ! My husband and I couldn’t stop eating it ! I want to make this for my son and his girlfriend but he is a big eater, Has anyone doubled this and did they change any thing ?
thanks !
char says
Made this last night for my husband and I and served it over pasta …delicious !!! We ate most of it !!
We want to make it for company next week. Can I double this with out any problems ?? Also how far ahead do you think the sauce can be made and then refrigerated then warmed and and then add the shrimp ?
Thanks !!
Judy says
This was so good. I did change a couple things. I didn’t use the sun dried tomatoes,or cornstarch and didn’t use as much Italian seasoning maybe 1/2 tsp. Instead I added Cod, mushrooms, onions and also an Italian cheese mix also added pepper. My husband and I loved it, ate it all up. Thank you so much for a very flavorful easy recipe.
Judy says
This was so good. I did change a couple things. I didn’t use the sun dried tomatoes,or cornstarch and didn’t use as much Italian seasoning maybe 1/2 tsp. Instead I added mushrooms, onions and also an Italian cheese mix also added pepper. My husband and I loved it, ate it all up. Thank you so much for a very flavorful easy recipe.
Jenna says
Hello! I’ve made your Tuscan chicken and it was SO good. I was wondering if you think this sauce would pair well with halibut instead of the salmon?
Lisa oich says
This was delicious! I added fresh herbs, fennel, Calabrian Chili’s and made some fresh stock with the shells.
Debbie says
Make this recipe often. Substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk and add clams and mussel along with the prawns. Amazing
Debbie says
Make this all the time the only thing I do different is I add prawns,mussels and clams all at the end for a few minutes until cooked in sauce. Amazing every time over pasta
Leah Hunt says
This was so delicious and the best part is it was quick and easy to make. I did add mushrooms and as well. We added mushrooms and ate it over fusilli pasta. Definitely going to be making this again. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Brenda Canning says
This was delicious. I added green onions instead of onion and added it last. Also added saute mushrooms, some scallops and a can of baby clams. I used cream instead of half and half.