Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp is a delightful culinary experience that combines succulent shrimp with fresh spinach and earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering impressive flavors in just 25 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp if necessary.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shrimp and fresh spinach; cook until shrimp turns pink and spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese; stir gently until combined. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg