How to Make My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my kitchen, where I love to experiment with new and exciting flavors. One of my all-time favorite recipes is my special Shrimp Scampi Florentine. This dish is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, savory garlic, and vibrant spinach, all simmered in a rich and creamy sauce. It's a simple yet elegant dish that never fails to impress my family and friends.

What I love most about this recipe is how the flavors come together to create a perfectly balanced and indulgent d...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (such as Classico ™)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pesto, garlic, and tomatoes, and simmer until the tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir the shrimp into the sauce, and cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 216mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 504mg