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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine – Easy Gourmet Dinner Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this luxurious yet easy creamy Tuscan shrimp linguine. This restaurant-quality dish combines succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce loaded with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained linguine and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp - cook just until they turn pink and opaque. Use pasta water to help the sauce cling to the linguine. Fresh ingredients like garlic and high-quality parmesan make a significant difference in flavor.