Healthy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe

This creamy Tuscan Shrimp Recipe is a flavorful blend of shrimp, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a dairy-free garlic sauce. It’s a decadent recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to make in one skillet.

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This flavorful, creamy garlic shrimp meal is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight because it comes together so quickly. The richness of the dish also makes it great for a fancy dinner party or a date night at home while still being healthy. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and lower in calories than if you ordered this from a local restaurant.

If you like easy shrimp recipes, you will love my shrimp and rice recipe and this kung pao shrimp recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One Pan, Less Than 15 Minutes: Make this creamy Tuscan shrimp in one pan in less than 15 minutes. It’s the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
• Simple Ingredients: Most of the ingredients for this healthy Tuscan shrimp can be found in your pantry! You only need shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, seasonings, and coconut milk. Try this healthy shrimp stir fry recipe for another healthy shrimp dinner!
• Creamy and Flavorful: This Tuscan shrimp has a creamy, garlic-heavy sauce made with full-fat coconut milk and is full of flavor from the shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

• Shrimp: Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp and be sure to peel, devein, and clean the shrimp before cooking them. Also, great for my best shrimp fried rice recipe.
• Spinach: Several cups of fresh spinach add healthy greens and a vegetable to this creamy garlic shrimp recipe. You can also use kale or arugula.
• Coconut Milk: Full-fat canned coconut milk makes the creamy, dairy-free base for the sauce. You can substitute with the light version of canned coconut milk; however, the sauce will not be the same. Do not use coconut milk from the refrigerated section.
• Sundried Tomatoes: These dehydrated tomatoes concentrate the flavor to make a deeper umami and sweet flavor that shines through the cream sauce.
• Seasonings: Italian seasonings like oregano, basil, and parsley add another depth of flavor to this dish, along with a dash of zesty Dijon mustard.
• Tapioca Flour: You can also use arrowroot powder or cornstarch; however, cornstarch is not suitable for a Paleo diet.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations & Dietary Modifications

• Make It Spicy: This shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes tastes amazing with a little spice. Toss in a little cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or chili sauce for a kick.
• Add More Vegetables: Amp up the amount of veggies by adding some asparagus, artichoke hearts, zucchini, or mushrooms to your sauce.
• Try a Different Protein: If you aren’t a fan of shrimp, you can always make this dish with chicken, fish, tofu, or white beans for a vegetarian option.
• Use a Substitute for Coconut Milk: Some people don’t like the flavor of coconut milk, so you can substitute it for Greek yogurt or heavy cream. 

How to Make This Tuscan Shrimp Recipe

This rich and creamy Tuscan shrimp with spinach and tomatoes is the perfect quick meal for a weeknight. It only requires a dozen ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make. The dish tastes like a decadent date night, without all of the work and effort.

Step 1: Cook the Shrimp. Cook the shrimp in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat with a bit of olive oil. Cook them for about two minutes on each side until they are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.

Step 2: Soften the Onions and Garlic. Add the diced onion to the same skillet with a splash of broth and cook to soften for about 2 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook it for an additional minute.

Step 3: Make the Sauce. Pour the chicken broth and coconut milk into the skillet and whisk in the tapioca starch. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet with the whisk as you stir. Then whisk in the mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook the sauce for an additional 5 minutes until it thickens.

Step 4: Add the Spinach and Tomatoes. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and cook it until the spinach starts to wilt.

Step 5: Replace the Shrimp. Place the shrimp back into the skillet and stir them into the sauce. Sprinkle everything with fresh parsley before serving it over a bed of rice and roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower or other vegetables as a side dish.

Expert Tips

• Don’t Overcook the Shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the heat once they turn pink and start to curl into a C. This keeps the shrimp from overcooking when you add it back to the sauce.
• Use Precooked Shrimp: Save yourself some time and stir precooked shrimp into your sauce to warm it up. 
• Make It Low-Carb: Serve this Tuscan shrimp over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower to make a low-carb meal.

Serving Suggestions

This dairy-free Tuscan shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce is a rich meal that tastes like it took an hour to prepare, but it only takes 15 minutes! It’s a great, quick dinner for after work or an elevated option for a dinner party or date night. The best part is that it’s healthy, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

• Serve this creamy shrimp over rice, quinoa, healthy mashed potatoes, gluten-free pasta, or zucchini noodles to keep it gluten-free. You can also enjoy it over angel hair pasta if you are not gluten free. 
• A healthier version of the Olive Garden salad or a low-calorie Caesar salad is the perfect side to go with this Tuscan shrimp.

Recipe FAQs

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