Dive into a symphony of flavors with this Tuscan Butter Shrimp recipe! Succulent shrimp bathe in a luscious cream sauce, bursting with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, the intensity of sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of zesty lemon. A quick and elegant dish that's perfect for a weeknight indulgence or a special occasion.
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
16 g
Cholesterol
238 mg
Fiber
3 g
Protein
23 g
Saturated Fat
21 g
Sodium
1279 mg
Sugar
5 g
Fat
41 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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10 mins
1. Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
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2 mins
2. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with salt and pepper until evenly coated. (2 minutes)
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2 mins
3. Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil. Heat until the butter is melted and the oil is shimmering, about 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
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4 mins
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until opaque and pink, about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside. (4 minutes)
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5 mins
5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil to the same skillet. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened and the shallot is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. (5 minutes)
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2 mins
6. Stir in the fresh spinach, sliced basil, dry white wine, grated lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the wine mixture has reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
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2 mins
7. Stir in the heavy cream. Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is slightly thickened and simmering gently, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. (2 minutes)
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1 mins
8. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Add the cooked shrimp along with any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to combine and heat through. (1 minute)
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1 mins
9. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese before serving. (1 minute)
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the shrimp before cooking.
Serve this dish immediately over your favorite pasta (linguine or fettuccine work well), creamy polenta, or alongside a fresh salad and toasted sourdough bread for dipping.
If you don't have dry white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
To make this dish spicier, add an extra pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Fresh spinach can be substituted with frozen spinach.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.
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The sauce is incredible! I used a little extra garlic because we love garlic, and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper!
Jewel Cummeratagoyette
May 21, 2025
So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I’m adding this to my regular rotation.
Caterina Robel
Oct 20, 2024
I added a splash of vodka to the sauce at the end, and it gave it a nice little kick! Thanks for the recipe!
Colton Farrell
Oct 13, 2024
I made this last night and it was amazing! The sun-dried tomatoes really make the dish. I didn't have any white wine, so I used chicken broth and it turned out great.
Dino Ritchie
Sep 12, 2024
This recipe was a huge hit! My family loved it. I served it over pasta, as suggested, and it was so easy and delicious.
Pearline Hills
Jun 1, 2025The sauce is incredible! I used a little extra garlic because we love garlic, and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper!
Jewel Cummeratagoyette
May 21, 2025So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I’m adding this to my regular rotation.
Caterina Robel
Oct 20, 2024I added a splash of vodka to the sauce at the end, and it gave it a nice little kick! Thanks for the recipe!
Colton Farrell
Oct 13, 2024I made this last night and it was amazing! The sun-dried tomatoes really make the dish. I didn't have any white wine, so I used chicken broth and it turned out great.
Dino Ritchie
Sep 12, 2024This recipe was a huge hit! My family loved it. I served it over pasta, as suggested, and it was so easy and delicious.