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A close-up of a creamy shrimp recipe featuring plump shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and spinach in a rich sauce.

Why Everyone Loves This Shrimp Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

Discover why this garlic butter shrimp recipe is a favorite and learn make-ahead tips for busy individuals and families. This dish is quick, easy, and perfect for impressing loved ones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, heads and tails removed
  • 2 tsp olive oil extra-virgin
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced
  • lemon wedges for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, sear shrimp until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat then set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter then stir-fry garlic until fragrant, for about a minute. Add the cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until it starts to wilt.
  5. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and basil. Let it simmer then reduce heat to low. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens and is slightly reduced.
  6. Add back the shrimp and heat through. Garnish with more basil and squeeze lemon as desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. You can prepare the sauce base ahead of time and reheat it before adding the shrimp. The shrimp cooks quickly, making this a fast and satisfying meal.

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