For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the sauce along with the tomatoes. Freshly made pesto will elevate this dish to the next level. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice. Serve with a lemon wedge to brighten up the flavors.
My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS556
This Shrimp Scampi Florentine elevates the classic with a vibrant medley of fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil pesto, and tender spinach. A delightful symphony of flavors awaits, perfect served over fluffy rice with crusty Italian bread for soaking up every last drop of the luscious sauce.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol216 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat14 g
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Sodium384 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat38 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil together over medium heat. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Stir in diced tomatoes, basil pesto, and minced garlic. Simmer until tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices, about 2 minutes. Season generously with red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. (1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately over rice or pasta, with warm Italian bread on the side for dipping.
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Colton Kovacek
Dec 30, 2024My family loved this! It's going into our regular rotation.
Emilio Goodwin
Aug 8, 2024This recipe was so easy to follow! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing!
Samson Mckenzie
Apr 15, 2024I served this over quinoa instead of rice and it was still fantastic.
Cedrick Wuckert
Mar 5, 2024The spinach wilted perfectly, and the pesto really made the dish!
Grady White
Feb 21, 2023A quick and flavorful weeknight meal!
Roberta Bins
Dec 17, 2022I added a little white wine and it was delicious! Will definitely make again.
Rashawn Gleason
Oct 14, 2022I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine, just made sure to squeeze out the extra moisture.