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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Bacon, Tomatoes, Spinach & Zucchini Noodles, plated

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Bacon, Tomatoes, Spinach & Zucchini Noodles

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 608 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.5 on Mealime

Creamy Tuscan shrimp with bacon, tomatoes, spinach, and zucchini noodles coats the pan in a rich garlic-cream sauce with bright basil. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making a comforting weeknight option.

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Italian · Pasta & Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
  • 2 slicesbacon
  • ½ small pkgfresh basil
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • ½ pintgrape tomatoes
  • 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
  • 2 ozParmesan cheese
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash

From the pantry: black pepper, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · julienne peeler (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · nonstick skillet · slotted spoon · stirring spoon · tongs

Directions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh produce and pat the shrimp dry if needed.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel and leave the drippings in the pan.
  3. Prepare the zucchini by trimming and creating noodles with a julienne or peeler; set aside.
  4. Halve the grape tomatoes and measure out the remaining ingredients.
  5. Add the tomatoes and seasonings to the skillet with the bacon drippings and cook until the tomatoes soften.
  6. Grate the Parmesan and mince the garlic while the tomatoes cook.
  7. Add the garlic and shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp are opaque on both sides.
  8. Toss in the spinach in batches, allowing each handful to wilt before adding the next.
  9. Stir in the zucchini noodles, Parmesan (reserve a small handful for garnish) and cream; cook until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
  10. Fold in half of the basil ribbons and remove from heat; stir to combine.
  11. To serve, divide between bowls, top with the remaining basil and Parmesan, and finish with the crisp bacon.

Two tips

  • Prep bacon, zucchini noodles, and garlic first so they’re ready to go when you start cooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently and add a splash of cream if needed.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
608 kcal
Protein
42 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
43 g
Fiber
4 g
Sodium
1239 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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