Description
This creamy shrimp with spinach is a quick and easy weeknight dinner made with tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce and fresh spinach. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, if using.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or white wine for a different flavor.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes if not following a low-carb diet.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time, just heat through instead of cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
