Name: Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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Instructions

Clean shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.

Season both sides of the shrimp with the House Seasoning Blend.

Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.

When butter is melted, add the shrimp in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the shrimp in batches if you need to.

Cook the shrimp for 4 minutes, stirring periodically.

Remove shrimp from the pan and add the diced onion.

Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium and add both sauces to the pan and stir to combine.

Add spinach to the pan and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the spinach wilts.

Add shrimp and any juices accumulated on the plate back into the sauce and simmer for 5 additional minutes.

Serve shrimp over prepared pasta.

Top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Shrimp Dry for Perfect Searing 🍤
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking to remove surface moisture, ensuring a golden crust and preventing them from steaming rather than searing in the pan.
Build Flavor with the Aromatics Base 🧅
Sauté the onions in butter and olive oil until deeply caramelized before adding the sauces; this creates a rich, savory foundation that elevates the entire dish's depth.
Temper the Cream Properly 🥛
When combining tomato sauce with Alfredo, add the tomato sauce slowly to the warm cream off heat while stirring constantly to prevent the sauce from breaking or becoming grainy.
Don't Overcook the Shrimp ⏱️
Remove shrimp when they just turn opaque and slightly firm (about 2-3 minutes per side); they'll continue cooking in the residual heat and sauce, staying tender and juicy rather than rubbery.
Finish with Fresh Basil and Reserved Pasta Water 🌿
Tear fresh basil into the finished pasta at the very end and use reserved starchy pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency, creating a silkier coating that clings to the linguine.

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