Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

A close-up of a fork holding a piece of cooked shrimp in a spicy red sauce, garnished with herbs. More shrimp covered in the same sauce are visible on a white plate in the background.

4.80 from 10 votes

Whether you're trying to impress your mother-in-law, a new date, or just looking for a rich and satisfying meal, this recipe has got you covered. Plus, it looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen, even though it's a breeze to make 😌.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy shrimp, creamy tuscan shrimp, shrimp, shrimp recipe

Servings: portions

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

½ tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot sliced
1 clove garlic sliced
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes chopped
¼ cup white wine
18 tiger shrimp raw, peeled, deveined
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup cooking cream

Instructions

In a pan with a little bit of olive oil, add the thinly sliced shallot, garlic and sundried tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until soft.
Add in the wine and cook it off thoroughly until the consistency is nice and jammy. You can use unsalted broth if you don't have wine.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for two minutes on each side. Add a touch of tomato paste, cook it off and then add a splash of heavy cream. Stir until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are coated in the creamy, delicious sauce.

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