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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring garlic butter shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine, linguine, or favorite pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth or white wine, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then slowly add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Add fresh spinach and cooked shrimp. Stir gently until spinach wilts and shrimp are heated through, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together over low heat to coat pasta evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Cook shrimp just until opaque to avoid rubberiness. Use fresh garlic minced finely for best flavor. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream separation. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Can substitute chicken broth or white wine. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan butter with nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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