Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup water (add more for thinner sauce)
- 6–8 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel, devein, and pat shrimp dry (thaw completely if frozen).
- Cube the cream cheese.
- Melt butter in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and sauté 2–4 minutes until just opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion powder, garlic powder, heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, and water; whisk until smooth and bubbling.
- Add baby spinach, stir constantly, and cook 8–10 minutes until fully wilted and blended into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Return shrimp to the pan and warm through.
Notes
Ensure shrimp is thawed and patted dry to sauté properly without steaming., Cook shrimp just until opaque to maintain tenderness and juiciness., Whisk cream and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth and bubbling to avoid lumps., Adjust sauce thickness by adding water or cream as needed., Use a cast iron or heavy skillet for even heat and better flavor., Stir spinach often during cooking to prevent clumping and ensure even wilting., For make-ahead meals, prepare sauce first; add shrimp and spinach freshly before serving for best texture., Variations include serving over pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice; substituting half the spinach with baby kale or Swiss chard; using fresh garlic instead of garlic powder; swapping cream cheese with mascarpone, ricotta, or coconut cream; and adding lemon juice, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days; reheat gently on low heat with splash of water or cream to maintain sauce consistency., Avoid freezing the fully cooked dish as cream sauces may break and shrimp texture may degrade. Freeze raw shrimp and sauce separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 300 calories per serving
- Fat: Approximately 18 grams per serving
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 5 grams per serving
- Protein: Approximately 30 grams per serving