Description
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp is a comforting dish that brings together succulent shrimp, tender spinach, and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a rich cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a quick yet impressive meal. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the luscious sauce and delight your family or guests with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper until they turn pink (3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and simmer together for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, drizzling with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg