639588832 122235745430278436 7100928437099611007 n

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach

That dish looks like a creamy garlic butter shrimp with spinach and cherry tomatoes. Here’s a full recipe you can follow:


🍤 Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 ½ lbs (700g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp
    Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Cook the shrimp
    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
    Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce
    In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic.
    Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add cream & cheese
    Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
  5. Add spinach
    Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Combine
    Return shrimp to the skillet.
    Simmer 2–3 minutes so everything blends and thickens.
  7. Serve
    Garnish with parsley.
    Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

💡 Tips

  • Add white wine (¼ cup) before the cream for extra flavor.
  • Substitute half-and-half for lighter sauce.
  • Add mushrooms for variation.

If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb version or turn this into a baked casserole recipe 😊

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *