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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops

This recipe for Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops is so quick, easy and sinfully delicious… no one will know you spent just 20 minutes preparing it!

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops - Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach - Ready in just 20 minutes!

Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach

Flavor-packed is a total understatement here… this sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach is so velvety, savory and creamy.  Pair it with sweet shrimp and scallops and seafood night has never been better (or easier!).

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops - Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach - Ready in just 20 minutes!

I love it over pasta or by itself with crusty French bread to dip in the cream sauce… so cozy!

Tips for perfect shrimp and scallops in this recipe:

  • Rinse shrimp and scallops, pat dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper on both sides before cooking.
  • Since shrimp and sea scallops have different cooking times, I cooked them separately.  They both cook quickly but shrimp take a little less time to cook than scallops.  Over-cooking gives shrimp and scallops a tough, rubbery texture.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops - Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach - Ready in just 20 minutes!

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops - Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach - Ready in just 20 minutes!

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops

★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sea scallops
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.  Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Cook scallops first – Cook scallops on each side for approximately 2-1/2 minutes, or until browned.  Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary and cook shrimp – Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides.  Transfer to the plate with the cooked scallops and set aside.
  4. Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
  5. Add broth, cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.  Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes.  Add spinach and continue to simmer until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
  7. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  8. Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and serve topped with cream sauce.
  9. Optional:  serve over cooked pasta, if desired.

Notes

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops - Shrimp and scallops in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach - Ready in just 20 minutes!

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      That is so cool to hear your son is enjoying cooking… you made my day! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hi Clare, whatever you’re in the mood for… there’s so many types of rice! I’d personally prefer brown rice or wild rice with it. I hope your guests enjoy it! 🙂

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hey Rebecca, I’m sure you could but I’ve never tried it and have no clue how it tastes. Let me know if you make it! 🙂

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      • Martha says

        Looks delicious – planing on preparing. Can any portion of cooking be done ahead?
        I really like being with guests as much as possible but not in the kitchen. Thank you for a great recipe!

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        • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

          Hey Martha, I’ve always prepared this just before serving so I can’t say for sure. You could possibly cook the shrimp and scallops ahead of time but they could toughen when re-heated. I would say this dish would be best (especially if you’re having guests) prepared before serving. Hope everyone enjoys it! 🙂

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hi Joan, I’ve never frozen this so I can’t say with certainty. I would be hesitant about doing it because cream-based sauces tend to change texture when re-heated. Hope you enjoy this if you make it! 🙂

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  8. Denise Hensley says

    I cannot wait to make this for a friend tomorrow night! I’m just trying to decide on what sides and fun appetizer I could do. I have homemade dill bread rising already. 🙂

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  9. Michelle Ford-Copley says

    Made this for Hubs and I tonight as it is a rare meal we don’t have without a child or two (all adults but still) It was delicious! I did tweak it a little. I had no sun dried tomatoes so I drained some petite diced tomatoes, added some capers, fresh parsley and a dash of white wine to the sauce as well as a few tbsp of pasta water. Hubs LOVED this and so did I. Thanks SO much for sharing this recipe.

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  10. Lyndon says

    Yum! I used the oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes to cook the shrimp and scallops. And as I was out of parmesan, I used a 50/50 mix of mozza and applewood smoked cheddar. The mozza makes a wonderful velvety base, and the smoked cheddar climbs right into bed with the garlic 🙂

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  11. Kelly says

    Pretty darn delicious! My husband couldn’t shut up about it and said he would eat it again ANYTIME, so… that about sums it up. Very easy and relatively inexpensive (especially if you look out for some good sale ad deals on the seafood!). Oh, and we’re all STUFFED!

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  12. Nicki Hammond says

    Just made this tonight, my husband insisted i print it out so we would make it again! absolutely delicious, thank you!!

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  14. Mary Purcell says

    I made this tonight, since it was Friday and we wanted something different for no meat Friday during Lent. It was absolutely delicious. My husband loved it. I followed your recipe to a T and when I tasted the meal I said to myself, that tastes like something you get in a restaurant. .Hahaha!! Thank you so much for your delicious recipe and such clear and easy instructions.

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