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Creamy Tuscan Butter Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Easy Parmesan Polenta

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A cozy and indulgent shrimp dish with a creamy garlic Tuscan sauce paired with smooth, cheesy parmesan polenta. Perfect for quick, flavorful weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup coarse cornmeal (polenta)
  • 4 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for polenta)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for polenta)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the polenta: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add ½ teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in 1 cup polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently until creamy. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Keep warm.
  2. Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. Build the sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add cream and seasonings: Pour in heavy cream, stir well. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Finish sauce: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return shrimp to pan and toss gently to coat.
  6. Brighten with lemon: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  7. Serve: Spoon warm parmesan polenta onto plates and top with creamy Tuscan butter garlic shrimp. Garnish with extra parmesan and black pepper if desired.

Notes

Keep an eye on the polenta while cooking to prevent sticking; stir often and add hot water or broth if too thick. Cook shrimp quickly to avoid rubbery texture. Add lemon juice at the end to brighten the sauce. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil, heavy cream with plant-based cream, and parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Tuscan shrimp, creamy shrimp, garlic shrimp, parmesan polenta, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, seafood, comfort food

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