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Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Recipe Easy 20-Minute Dinner with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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A quick and flavorful shrimp dish featuring garlic butter, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, ready in about 20 minutes. This recipe is light, vibrant, and perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drain but keep some oil)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 90g)
  • ½ cup (120ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein shrimp if not already done. Mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chop spinach, and measure liquids and seasonings. Prep time about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir for 1 minute to release flavor.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and white wine (or all broth if skipping wine). Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan and toss in chopped spinach. Stir gently until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Serve immediately over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid toughness. Watch garlic carefully to prevent burning. If sauce is too watery, simmer longer before adding shrimp back. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and omit wine or replace with extra lemon juice. Use wild-caught shrimp for best flavor but frozen shrimp works if thawed completely.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, Tuscan shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, 20-minute meal, seafood dinner, healthy shrimp recipe

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