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Quick Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy garlic butter Tuscan shrimp pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights, combining shrimp, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a luscious sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (50g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or linguine pasta

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream and 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach leaves and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts into the sauce, about 2 minutes.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss gently to coat. If sauce feels too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Keep garlic sautéing heat moderate to prevent bitterness. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Start sauce as pasta finishes cooking for best timing. Pre-cooked shrimp can be added at the end to warm through.

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

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