Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Keto friendly)

Submitted by Megan Allphin - added 8/21/26

(Originally shared in the Durham 1st Ward Cookbook.)

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. shrimp (deveined, and tails removed)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced, 3-4 cloves)
• 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes (or sundried tomatoes)
• 4 cups baby spinach (3-4 cups)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 Tbsp. basil (thinly sliced (or parsley)
• 1 box of pasta (your choice what kind)

Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is super hot and the butter has melted, add the shrimp and a generous sprinkle of salt & pepper, sauté for 1 minute.
2. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside then add the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the same pan. Sauté for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
3. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and basil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced about 2-3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve over pasta.