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cast iron pan filled with creamed spinach and shrimp

Shrimp and Spinach Cream Sauce

Try this Shrimp and Spinach Cream Sauce recipe for an easy low carb dinner. This 30 minute one-pan meal starts with shrimp and ends with creamed spinach with cream cheese sauce. Eat this Keto friendly meal as is or serve over pasta.
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Course: 30 Minute Meals
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamed spinach, dinner, keto, low carb, recipe, shrimp and spinach
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Lb Shrimp - peeled deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese - cubed
  • 1/2 Cup Water*
  • 6-8 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • Salt/Pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in cast iron pan over medium/high heat. Add shrimp to pan and cook 2-4 minutes (depending on size) until shrimp is just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion powder, garlic powder, heavy cream, cream cheese and water. Whisk until smooth and mixture begins to bubble.
  • Add in spinach and cook while stirring 8-10 minutes, until spinach wilts. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add shrimp back to pan and serve.

Notes

*add more water if needed to thin sauce to preference

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 317mg | Sodium: 1460mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g
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