Go Back
+ servings
A white bowl filled with Creamy Tuscan Shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts in a rich sauce.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

This recipe guides you through making creamy Tuscan shrimp using sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichoke hearts in a rich cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined About 16 or 20 count
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For searing
  • Smoked paprika For seasoning shrimp
  • Italian seasoning For seasoning shrimp
  • Salt To taste
  • Black pepper To taste
  • Garlic Minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, drained from oil
  • Artichoke hearts Chopped, canned
  • Fresh spinach
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Smoked paprika For sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add the seasoned shrimp and minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  3. Remove the seared shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  4. To the same skillet, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped artichoke hearts. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute on medium heat.
  5. Add the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes, on medium heat.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and paprika to the skillet with the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt if needed.
  7. Add the seared shrimp back to the skillet with the cream sauce. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is warmed through and fully cooked.
  8. Taste and add more salt if necessary before serving.

Notes

When searing the shrimp, space them out in the skillet. This helps them sear instead of steam. Watch the cooking time closely; sear the shrimp just until pink on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, to avoid overcooking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!