Description
Creamy Tuscan Prawns with Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes is a quick and easy gourmet dish featuring tender prawns in a rich, velvety sauce combined with fresh spinach and tangy sun dried tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this flavorful and nutrient-packed meal can be served on its own or paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Prawns
- 500g peeled, deveined prawns
Vegetables & Herbs
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (preferably oil-packed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Dairy & Fats
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (plus extra if needed)
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Pat the prawns dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and a bit of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the prawns until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed, then sauté minced garlic and finely chopped shallots until fragrant and translucent. This step builds the flavor base for the sauce.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Add chopped sun dried tomatoes and cook briefly. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, letting it simmer gently so the sauce thickens. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Greens and Season: Toss in fresh spinach leaves and stir until just wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs you’re using like basil or parsley.
- Return Prawns to the Pan: Place the cooked prawns back into the creamy sauce, coating them well. Let everything warm together for a minute or two so the flavors meld perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh prawns for best texture and flavor; thaw frozen prawns completely before cooking.
- Don’t overcook prawns; remove them as soon as they turn pink to avoid rubberiness.
- Choose oil-packed sun dried tomatoes for richer flavor and better texture.
- Simmer the sauce gently on low heat when adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley right before serving for maximum aroma and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Prawns, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Quick Dinner, Gluten Free, Seafood, Comfort Food