Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp

(4 servings)

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter

6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced

1 lb. Shrimp (see note)

1 small Yellow Onion, diced

½ cup White Wine

5 oz. Sun Dried Tomatoes in oil (see note)

1¾ cups Half and Half

to taste Salt and Pepper

3 cups Baby Spinach

2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

1 tsp. Cornstarch

1 tbsp. Water

2 tsp. Dried Italian Herbs

1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.  Add garlic and sauté for about a minute or until fragrant.  Now add the shrimp and sauté until just cooked through and pink (about 2-3 minutes).  Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.  Sauté the onion in the skillet with the remaining butter until translucent of soft.  Add wine and let reduce by half, scraping up the bits off the bottom of pan.  Add the tomatoes with reserved oil and sauté about 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium-low and add the half and half bringing to a gentle simmer.  Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Now add spinach and allow to wilt in the sauce.  Next ad parmesan cheese and continue cooking a few minutes stirring while it melts.  If sauce is too thin, add the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry and combine into dish.  Once thickened, add back the shrimp, sprinkle with herbs and parsley and stir to combine.  Serve over choice of pasta, rice or noodles.

Notes:              You can pick the size you like.  Just make sure they are peeled and deveined.  Tails on or off is again your choice.  On looks fancy but off is easier to eat.

Notes:              Drain tomatoes but reserve a tablespoon of jarred oil for the dish.

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