Description
This high protein creamy shrimp is rich, savory, and ready fast. It features garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach in a silky sauce.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic and sun dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
Notes
- Shrimp should be cooked just until opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American