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Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach: A Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and creamy garlic shrimp dish with fresh spinach, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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.

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