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
- Season the shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. - 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. - 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. - Add cream & cheese
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens. - Add spinach
Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted. - Combine
Return shrimp to the skillet.
Simmer 2–3 minutes so everything blends and thickens. - 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
