Description
A delightful dish that beautifully combines tender shrimp bathed in a rich, velvety sauce, complemented by vibrant fresh spinach.
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 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishing
- Lemon wedges, to serve on the side
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- Wash and chop the spinach finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce. Heat through and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the creamy sauce. This dish can be served with rice, pasta, or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg