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Close-up of a creamy shrimp recipe dish with cherry tomatoes and spinach.

Why Everyone Loves This Shrimp Recipe

Discover a popular shrimp recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions. This dish is easy to prepare and can even be made ahead, making it a go-to for home cooks and seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, heads and tails removed
  • 2 tsp olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced
  • 1 optional lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, sear shrimp until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat then set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter then stir-fry garlic until fragrant, for about a minute. Add the cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until it starts to wilt.
  5. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and basil. Let it simmer then reduce heat to low. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens and is slightly reduced.
  6. Add back the shrimp and heat through. Garnish with more basil and squeeze lemon as desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. You can prepare the sauce and cook the shrimp ahead of time, then combine and reheat when ready to serve. This allows you to enjoy more time with your family and friends.

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