Creamy Parmesan and Spinach Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp chicken broth
- 3 oz baby spinach, chopped (2 packed cups)
- 1/2 cup (1.5 oz) shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lb. noodles of choice (optional)
- Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted, season lightly with salt if needed.
Instructions
- Sprinkle shrimp with basil, season lightly with salt and pepper and toss.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until bottom is pink, then flip and cook opposite side of shrimp until cooked through and pink, about 3 minutes total. ** or skip step 1-3 and buy cooked shrimp.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate then melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until just lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds then pour in chicken broth.
- Add spinach and stir and cook until it starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cream and cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and toss in shrimp. Serve over spaghetti or spaghetti squash if desired.
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