Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Delight (Printable Version)

Tender shrimp cooked in a creamy blend of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese with subtle Italian herbs.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dairy & Fats

01 - 28 g unsalted butter
02 - 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
03 - 240 ml heavy cream
04 - 30 g Parmesan cheese

→ Produce & Herbs

05 - 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 120 ml onion, chopped
07 - 3 cups (90 g) fresh baby spinach leaves
08 - 15 ml fresh basil, finely chopped

→ Seafood

09 - 450 g large or jumbo shrimp

→ Liquids & Seasonings

10 - 120 ml white wine (Pinot Gris or Chardonnay)
11 - 60 ml water or vegetable broth
12 - ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
14 - 85 g sun-dried tomato strips, not packed in oil

→ Optional Pasta

15 - 340 g pasta, cooked al dente, drained
16 - 120-240 ml reserved pasta cooking water

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
02 - Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium, add shrimp to skillet, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side until pink edge appears but not fully cooked. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
04 - Pour in white wine to deglaze skillet. Scrape bottom with wooden spoon to release browned bits. Simmer until wine is reduced by half, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Incorporate sun-dried tomato strips, stirring for 2 minutes. Then add heavy cream, water or broth, and dried Italian seasoning. Bring to gentle simmer over low heat, stirring frequently.
06 - Add fresh baby spinach leaves and cook until wilted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Return shrimp to the skillet. Add chopped fresh basil and mix gently. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked through.
08 - Serve immediately with crusty bread or toss the cooked pasta into the skillet. Gently coat pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water incrementally to achieve desired creaminess. Garnish with extra basil and Parmesan if desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - To keep garlic from burning, maintain low heat and stir constantly during initial sauté.
02 - Using sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil yields a more balanced flavor without added greasiness.
03 - Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency when combining pasta.

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