FULL INGREDIENT LIST (WITH EXPLANATIONS)

🦐 Shrimp Section

• 500g (1 lb) large shrimp
  
  → Best size: large or jumbo (they stay juicy)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
  → Adds color + mild smoky flavor
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

Flavor Base

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4–5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  
  → Fresh garlic is VERY important
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)

 Cream Sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream
  
  → This is what makes it rich and creamy
• ½ cup chicken broth
  
  → Adds depth (you can use water + cube)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

 Vegetables & Add-ins

• 1 cup spinach (fresh)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

Final Seasoning

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

PREPARATION STAGE (VERY IMPORTANT)

Take your time here — this makes cooking easy later.

Step 1: Prepare Shrimp

1. Wash shrimp under cold water
2. Remove shell if not already removed
3. Devein (remove black line on back)
4. Pat completely dry with paper towel

👉 Dry shrimp = better searing

Step 2: Chop Everything

• Onion → very fine pieces
• Garlic → very small (almost paste)
• Sun-dried tomatoes → thin strips or small chunks
• Spinach → rinse and keep ready

Step 3: Measure Everything

Put all ingredients in small bowls so you don’t panic while cooking.

 COOKING PROCESS (VERY DETAILED)

STEP 1: SEASON THE SHRIMP

1. Place shrimp in a bowl
2. Add:
   • Salt
   • Black pepper
   • Paprika
3. Mix gently using hands or spoon

Every shrimp should be coated evenly

STEP 2: COOK THE SHRIMP PERFECTLY

Heat the Pan

1. Place a large pan on stove
2. Turn heat to medium-high
3. Add:
   • Olive oil
   • Butter
4. Let butter melt completely

Cook Shrimp

1. Place shrimp in a single layer
   → Do NOT overcrowd
2. Let cook WITHOUT touching for 1–2 minutes
3. Flip each shrimp
4. Cook another 1–2 minutes

How to Know It’s Done

• Color turns pink
• Shape becomes slightly curved (like “C”)
• Not tightly curled (that means overcooked)

Remove Shrimp

• Take shrimp out immediately
• Place on a plate

IMPORTANT: They will cook more later, so don’t overcook no

STEP 3: BUILD THE BASE FLAVOR

Use the SAME pan (this keeps flavor).

Add Butter

1. Add 2 tablespoons butter
2. Let it melt slowly

Cook Onion

1. Add chopped onion
2. Cook for 3–5 minutes

Stir occasionally
Onion should become soft and slightly golden

Add Garlic

1. Add minced garlic
2. Cook for 30–60 seconds only

Do NOT burn garlic — it becomes bitter

STEP 4: CREATE THE SAUCE

Add Liquid

1. Pour in chicken broth
2. Immediately scrape bottom of pan

This lifts all the flavor stuck to the pan

Add Cream

1. Pour heavy cream slowly
2. Stir continuously

Add Seasonings

Now add:

• Italian seasoning
• Chili flakes (optional)

Simmer

• Let it cook on medium-low heat
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes

Sauce should thicken slightly

STEP 5: ADD CHEESE

1. Lower heat slightly
2. Add parmesan cheese gradually

Add little by little while stirring

3. Stir until fully melted

What Happens Here

• Sauce becomes creamy
• Texture becomes smooth
• Flavor becomes rich

STEP 6: ADD VEGETABLES

Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes

• Stir them into sauce

Adds tangy flavor

Add Spinach

1. Add spinach
2. Stir gently
3. Cook until wilted (1–2 minutes)

Spinach will shrink a lot — that’s normal

STEP 7: FINAL COMBINATION

1. Add shrimp back into pan
2. Mix gently
3. Let everything cook together for 2–3 minutes

taste Check

Now taste the sauce:

• Add salt if needed
• Add pepper if needed

FINAL RESULT

You now have:

• Creamy, rich sauce
• Juicy shrimp
• Garlic aroma
• Slight tang from tomatoes
• Fresh balance from spinach

HOW TO SERVE

You can serve this with:

Option 1: Pasta

• Spaghetti
• Fettuccine

Option 2: Rice

• Plain rice
• Garlic rice

Option 3: Bread

• Garlic bread
• Toast

EXTRA PRO TIPS (VERY IMPORTANT)

Shrimp Tips

• Overcooked shrimp = rubbery
• Always cook quickly

Cheese Tips

• Use freshly grated parmesan
• Pre-packed doesn’t melt well

Sauce TipsToo thick → add milk or broth

• Too thin → simmer longer

Flavor Boost Ideas

• Add mushrooms
• Add lemon juice (for freshness)
• Add extra garlic for stronger taste

TOTAL TIME

• Prep: 15–20 minutes
• Cooking: 20–25 minutes
• Total: ~40–45 minutes