Tuscan Butter Shrimp

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These Tuscan butter shrimp, in a delightful cherry tomato and sun-dried tomato cream sauce, can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a salad and toasted sourdough bread.

Tuscan Butter Shrimp over pasta garnished with basil leaves and lemon wedges in a bowl
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound peeled, deveined large raw shrimp, patted dry

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 2 tablespoons oil from jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup drained and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil

  • 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach

  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, sliced, plus more for garnish

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil; heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp in an even layer, and cook until opaque and pink, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through cooking time. Transfer shrimp to a large plate.

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  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with remaining 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in the same skillet; stir in cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and shallot is translucent, about 4 minutes.

    Cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes cooking in a pan on a burner

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  4. Stir spinach, basil, wine, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper into mixture in skillet; cook over medium, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet, until wine mixture is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Reduce heat to low, and add Parmesan cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and simmering, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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  5. Stir in lemon juice; add cooked shrimp along with any juices from plate. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese.

    Tuscan Butter Shrimp garnished with basil leaves in a pan on a counter

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540 Calories
41g Fat
16g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 53%
Saturated Fat 21g 103%
Cholesterol 238mg 79%
Sodium 1279mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 715mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.