Description
A delicious and creamy garlic shrimp dish with fresh spinach, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, stirring until melted and combined. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix well to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth or use a low-fat cream alternative.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg