Description
A delightful dish combining shrimp and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 2/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large nonstick pan.
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stirring continuously for about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring no lumps.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and optional nutmeg, stirring until well mixed.
- Fold in both the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
- Mix in the sour cream and spinach, cooking just until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in the shrimp.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth it out.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
Notes
Consider adding grated lemon zest for a refreshing citrus note or sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg