Tuscan Butter Shrimp

By MichelleF

Delish

Ingredients

• 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled & deveined
• Kosher salt
• Ground pepper
• 3 TB butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups halved grape tomatoes
• 3 cups baby spinach
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup basil, thinly sliced
• Lemon wedges, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season shrimp with salt & pepper. Add shrimp to the pan & cook 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate. Reduce heat to medium & add butter. Add garlic & cherry tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper. Cook until tomatoes start to burst. Add spinach & cook until it wilts. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, & basil. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return shrimp to the pan & stir to combine. Cook until shrimp are heated through. Garnish with more basil. Serve with lemon wedges. Serve this as is, or over pasta or rice.