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    Home » Dinner » 30 Minute Meals » Creamy Parmesan Shrimp With Peppers & Spinach

    Creamy Parmesan Shrimp With Peppers & Spinach

    Dec 15, 2020 · 9 Comments

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    This easy one pot Creamy Parmesan Shrimp with Peppers & Spinach dish is the answer to your prayers for an easy yet elevated family dinner. Shrimp, peppers and spinach are simmered in a creamy parmesan cream sauce. I use ready peeled shrimp for ultimate ease!

    Shrimp (or prawns as they're called in the UK) are the ultimate fast food.

    If you buy them peeled they require zero prep. They're healthy yet also somehow still feel like a treat.

    Plus kids seem to love them. And I’m always into any recipe that gets children excited about eating fish or seafood.

    This recipe was inspired by a fabulous fellow blogger, Meghan, over at Fox & Briar. I added some more veggies to my version (always) plus I changed up the sauce a little. But I love this idea for it's one pot ease.

    Tips For Making Creamy Parmesan Shrimp

    • Try not to overcook the shrimp or they will become tough! They should be pink on the outside and slightly opaque in the middle.
    • I used ready peeled shrimp with their tails on for ease and convenience. But feel free to shell them at home if you prefer. Equally, fully peeled shrimp would also be fine.
    • This dish is also great for entertaining a crowd. You can easily double this recipe up if you have a large skillet to make it in.
    • Serve this dish with pasta. Or rice or veggie zoodles for lower carbs.
    • For a relaxed dinner serve with bread to mop up those delicious juices.

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    Creamy Parmesan Shrimp with Peppers & Spinach

    This easy one pot Creamy Parmesan Shrimp with Peppers & Spinach dish is the answer to your prayers for a slightly fancier than normal family dinner. Fancy maybe but still super simple and really low maintenance, I use ready peeled shrimp for ultimate ease!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 590 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ lb Shrimp - ready peeled, tail on or off
    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 2 cloves Garlic - crushed
    • ½ Red Onion - finely chopped
    • 1 Red Pepper - finely sliced
    • ½ cup White Wine
    • ½ cup Chicken Stock
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream (Double Cream)
    • 1 cup Grated Parmesan
    • ½ cup Fresh Basil
    • 2 cups Spinach - packed
    • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium frying pan sauté the shrimp over a medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until cooked. Remove and reserve on a plate
    • Reduced the heat to medium low and sauté the onions for 5 minutes in the same pan. Season generously with sea salt
    • Add the red peppers and sauté for a further 5 minutes then stir in the garlic
    • Deglaze the pan with the wine (pour it in and scrape the bottom of the pan) and cook for a couple of minutes to allow the alcohol to burn off
    • Add the chicken stock whilst stirring. Then stir in the cream
    • Next stir through the parmesan cheese until melted
    • Stir in the spinach until wilted. Stir in the chopped basil. Taste and season again
    • Gently mix the shrimp back into the sauce and reheat them gently for a minute or two
    • Serve this with pasta, rice or veggie zoodles for lower carbs

    Nutrition

    Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 47gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 548mgSodium: 1835mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3762IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 591mgIron: 5mg
    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was shared with the #cookblogshare community, which this week was kindly hosted by Sisley at www.sewwhite.com

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    1. Laurie Robinson says

      September 22, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      This was awesome. 👍👍👍

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      • Jo Keohane says

        September 22, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        Thanks so much Laurie - so glad you enjoyed it

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    2. Carrie Carvalho says

      September 28, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love this, quick and easy yet still feels a bit fancy!

      Reply
    3. Rebecca - Glutarama says

      October 04, 2021 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      I nearly fell off my chair when I scrolled past this recipe. It looks so posh (haha) yet its totally achievable with really simple ingredients and method - love it.

      Reply
      • Jo Keohane says

        October 04, 2021 at 10:49 am

        Ha - thanks Rebecca!! It's a keeper of a recipe, so easy yet impressive! That's what we like!

        Reply
    4. Sisley White - Sew White says

      October 11, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Oh very yummy. A recipe to add to the wishlist for sure.

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      • Jo Keohane says

        October 11, 2021 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks so much Sisley!! I love anything with prawns 😉

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      January 01, 2023 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe and shared it. I used half and half and made it a bit less creamy and added the Italian bomba hot pepper sauce from trader joe's. Thank You!!

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      • Jo Keohane says

        January 04, 2023 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks so much for the feedback Beth, so glad you loved this one!! Your additions sound great too, could definitely see the hot sauce working very well!!!

        Reply

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