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Tuscan Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp. butter
6-8 garlic cloves
1 pound large shrimp
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup sun dried tomato strips (not packed) (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. fresh basil (optional - can use dried)
1 tbsp. fresh parsley (optional)
12 ounces pasta cooked until al dente, drained
1/2 - 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet melt butter and add garlic. Cook on low for 2-3 minutes. Don't let the garlic get browned.

Cut the tails off the shrimp if you want. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes each side or until it starts to get pink. You want the shrimp a bit under cooked. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

In the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until the wine reduces by about half.

Add the sun dried tomato strips and mix well. Cook for a couple minutes. Add the heavy cream and water or broth and Italian herbs. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add the spinach leaves and allow to wilt. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix to combine. Adjust seasoning.

Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the fresh herbs and gently mix well to combine. Let the shrimp cook about 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.

Add cooked pasta to the shrimp skillet. Gently mix well. Add some of the reserved pasta cooking water while mixing (a little bit at a time). You may need to add extra if the pasta is too dry.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes

 

 

 

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