Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine, a dish that perfectly balances convenience and flavor. This delightful pasta combines tender shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and vibrant spinach, enveloped in a luscious cream sauce that elevates any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings alike. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete dining experience that’s both satisfying and visually captivating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 ½ oz sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups cream
- 3 handfuls baby spinach
- 10 ½ oz dried linguine (cooked al dente)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic granules.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the pan; cook until pink, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Deglaze the pan with cider or stock; scrape up browned bits.
- Sauté shallots in butter, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Stir in cream; return shrimp to the pan and add spinach until wilted.
- Combine with cooked linguine; season to taste.
- Finish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg