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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender shrimp in a silky garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for quick dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat dry shrimp and toss with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
  8. Add spinach and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  10. Add drained pasta and toss everything together until well coated. Adjust sauce consistency with more pasta water if needed.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to noodles. Avoid browning garlic to prevent bitterness. Use low heat when adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat gently with added cream or milk.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy garlic butter, Tuscan shrimp, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, garlic butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach pasta

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