Description
Creamy shrimp Tuscan fettuccine delivers Italian coastal charm with rich, velvety pasta embracing succulent seafood. Garlic, herbs, and parmesan create a luxurious Mediterranean experience you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seafood:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water at a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Season shrimp with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Sear in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and slightly golden, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Sauté minced garlic until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and briefly toast, releasing their concentrated flavor.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious base. Whisk in grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deeper flavors.
- Fold fresh spinach into the sauce, cooking until leaves wilt and become vibrant green.
- Return seared shrimp to the skillet, gently coating with the creamy sauce.
- Introduce cooked fettuccine, tossing thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if needed.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are pink and opaque when cooked to avoid rubbery texture, cooking exactly 2-3 minutes per side prevents overcooking.
- Use fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced for more robust, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Select jumbo or large shrimp for a more substantial protein component and more appealing presentation in the creamy sauce.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant guests, maintaining similar richness and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 576 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg