Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delicious Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine recipe. Tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach are coated in a luscious cream sauce, creating a decadent pasta dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
For the pasta:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- splash of cider or stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 ½ oz (150g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (300g) cream (pouring / single)
- 3 handfuls baby spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 10 ½ oz (300g) dried linguine, cooked till al dente
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic granules.
- Cook the shrimp: Fry garlic in olive oil, add shrimp, cook until pink, then remove from pan.
- Deglaze the pan: Add cider or stock to the pan, scrape browned bits, then add butter.
- Sauté aromatics: Cook shallot and sun-dried tomatoes, then add cream and shrimp.
- Finish the sauce: Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, then stir in cooked pasta.
- Final touches: Add lemon zest, parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to substitute fresh tomatoes for sun-dried tomatoes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine, Shrimp Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe
