Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine That's Ready in 20 Minutes

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine is a quick and delicious dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into an Italian-inspired experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

1 tsp Salt essential for flavor
1 tsp Garlic Granules or fresh garlic
¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
4 large Garlic Cloves minced
1 splash Cider or Stock for deglazing
1 tbsp Butter
1 Shallot finely diced
3.5 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
1.5 cups Cream heavy or light cream
3 handfuls Baby Spinach
from 1 lemon Lemon Zest to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

For the Pasta

10.5 oz Dried Linguine cooked until al dente

Equipment

large skillet
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry and toss with salt, pepper, and garlic granules.
Heat olive oil and sauté garlic cloves until fragrant.
Cook seasoned shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
Deglaze the pan with cider or stock, scraping browned bits.
Add butter, shallot, and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until soft.
Stir in cream and let simmer until thickened.
Add spinach and cooked shrimp, stirring until spinach wilts.
Mix in cooked linguine until well coated.
Finish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are properly prepared and do not overcook them for optimal tenderness. Consider fresh herbs for added flavor.

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