Description
Tuscan Butter Shrimp is a creamy skillet dish made with tender shrimp simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with cherry tomatoes, spinach, cream, and fresh basil. This recipe delivers bold Tuscan inspired flavor with a smooth texture and balanced freshness, making it perfect for quick dinners or elegant meals at home.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails removed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Butter
Fresh garlic minced
Cherry tomatoes halved
Baby spinach
Heavy cream
Finely grated vegetarian rennet Parmesan style cheese
Fresh basil thinly sliced
Lemon wedges optional for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering
Season shrimp evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides
Place shrimp in a single layer and cook until golden on the first side
Flip shrimp and cook until opaque then remove from skillet and set aside
Lower heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet
Stir in minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant
Add cherry tomatoes season lightly and cook until softened and bursting
Add baby spinach and stir until just wilted
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine
Add grated Parmesan style cheese and stir until melted and smooth
Reduce heat and let sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened
Return shrimp to the skillet and coat evenly with sauce
Stir in fresh basil and cook until shrimp are heated through
Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired
Notes
Shrimp cook very quickly so remove them as soon as they turn opaque to avoid a rubbery texture
Use fresh garlic and fresh basil for the best flavor and aroma
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and avoid boiling to maintain a smooth creamy consistency
If the sauce becomes too thick add a small splash of cream or broth to loosen it
This dish is best served immediately while the sauce is silky and warm
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired