π€ Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach & Tomatoes
π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 3β4)
500 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
Β½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mixed herbs)
π©βπ³ Instructions
Season the shrimp
Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook the shrimp
Heat oil/butter in a pan over medium heat.
Cook shrimp 1β2 minutes per side until pink.
Remove and set aside.
Make the base
In the same pan, sautΓ© garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.
Add spinach
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Create the creamy sauce
Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.
Simmer 2β3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Bring it all together
Return shrimp to the pan and coat with the sauce.
Cook another 1β2 minutes.
π½οΈ Serving Ideas
Serve over pasta π
With rice π
Or with crusty bread π₯ to soak up that creamy sauce
π‘ Tips
Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for freshness
Donβt overcook shrimpβthey get rubbery fast
You can swap cream for coconut milk for a lighter twist