Best 11 Shrimp Florentine Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Shrimp Florentine, a classic culinary creation that combines the succulent flavors of shrimp, spinach, and a creamy sauce. This dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender shrimp, wilted spinach, and a rich, flavorful sauce prepared with butter, garlic, white wine, and Parmesan cheese. Served over a bed of rice or pasta, Shrimp Florentine is a delightful seafood entrée that is sure to impress your taste buds. This article provides three variations of this classic dish: a traditional Shrimp Florentine, a simplified version for beginners, and a luxurious Lobster Florentine for special occasions. Each recipe offers a unique culinary experience, catering to different skill levels and preferences. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article will guide you through the process of preparing this elegant and satisfying dish in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MY SPECIAL SHRIMP SCAMPI FLORENTINE



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This shrimp scampi has the fresh flavors of tomatoes, spinach, and pesto. Serve over rice with hot Italian bread on the side.

Provided by Valerie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (such as Classico ™)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed

Steps:

  • Combine the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pesto, garlic, and tomatoes, and simmer until the tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir the shrimp into the sauce, and cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 215.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SHRIMP FLORENTINE WITH ZOODLES



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Quick, easy and healthy shrimp dinner made with zoodles instead of pasta.

Provided by bgardiner2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
½ large yellow onion, minced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini noodles (zoodles), onion, chopped garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until zoodles are tender and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer zoodle mixture to a bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; cook and stir shrimp and minced garlic until shrimp are just pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook and stir until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add zoodle mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 195.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 780.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHRIMP FLORENTINE



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Two of my favorites...shrimp & spinach, topped off with a cream sauce. One of the first recipes I ever made for a boyfriend. The boy is long gone, but I still love the recipe.

Provided by karen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, cooked (shelled & deveined)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
paprika
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Thaw and drain spinach.
  • Spread spinach in a pie pan and top with shrimp.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour.
  • Then gradually add milk, wine, scallions.
  • Cook on low, stirring
  • Add salt, pepper and enough paprika for a rosy color.
  • Pour sauce over shrimp and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

SHRIMP PILAF FLORENTINE



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With such a fabulous blend of tastes and textures, it's hard to believe this seafood supper comes together in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 ounces)
2 teaspoons fresh chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 cup water
2 cups shredded spinach
1 package (8 ounces) frozen cooked medium shrimp (1 1/2 cups), thawed and tails removed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, onions and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in pasta, dill weed, lemon peel, salt, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in spinach and shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg

SHRIMP FLORENTINE RAMEKINS



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Make and share this Shrimp Florentine Ramekins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs medium shrimp
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 scallions, minced (white part only)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp in a large pan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Drain into a collander, peel, and devein; set aside.
  • Cook the spinach by following the package directions; drain in a collander, squeeze almost dry and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderate heat.
  • Add in the flour; whisk constantly for about 2 minutes or until very smooth.
  • Gradually add in the half-and-half, whisking for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, whisk and remove from heat.
  • Butter six to eight 4-oz. ramekins; set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  • Add in the scallions; stir/saute 1 minute.
  • Add in the sherry, cook until almost evaporated; stir onion mixture into cream sauce.
  • Add 1/2 cup cream sauce to the spinach mixture (adding more sauce, if necessary, for a creamy but not soupy mixture).
  • Divide half the spinach among the prepared ramekins; layer equal amounts of shrimp over the spinach; sprinkle each with some of the lemon juice; cover each with equal amounts of the remaining spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top of each and bake on a heavy baking sheet in a 350° oven for about 10 minutes or until golden.

SHRIMP FLORENTINE WITH PASTA



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Make and share this Shrimp Florentine With Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuckster

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 lb pasta (Vermicelli)

Steps:

  • Heat oil.
  • Saute half of the shrimp to use as garnish, reserve shrimp.
  • Add cut up tomato with juice,spinach and cook,until spinach wilts (2 min.).
  • Chop remaining shrimp and add to the spinach mixture.
  • Cook 3 min.
  • Stir in seasonings.
  • Toss with pasta and add shrimp garnish and serve.

SHRIMP FLORENTINE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. angel hair pasta
12 oz. small shrimp (peeled, deveined and tail off)
6 oz. fresh baby spinach
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
pinch of red pepper flakes
3 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
1/2 C. heavy cream
1 roma tomato, chopped (seeds removed)
1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a good pinch of salt to the water and the pasta. While the pasta is cooking melt the butter in a large skillet and add the olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent add in the spinach and the shrimp. Saute till spinach begins to wilt and shrimp are opaque. Add in the pepper flakes and heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add in the chopped tomatoes. Drain pasta and toss the pasta in with the sauce and add parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

SHRIMP FLORENTINE STIR-FRY



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for an Asian-style stir-fry recipe for dinner? Then check out this delicious shrimp and veggies dish that's ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
4 cups lightly packed washed spinach leaves
1 can (14 ounces) baby corn nuggets, drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side.
  • Add shrimp; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Add spinach, corn, bell peppers, tarragon and garlic salt; stir-fry 2 to 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SHRIMP FLORENTINE WITH CARAMELIZED GARLIC



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I cut this out of a magazine a LONG time ago and it's one of my husband and I's favorite stand-by dishes! Don't be afraid of the garlic. The roasting mellows it out. I usually add even more than stated and he and I fight over every last one of them.

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
20 garlic cloves, peeled (I add more!)
cooking spray
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon butter
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (fresh, grated)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (I use LOTS more!)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, packed (can use frozen but squeeze it dry!)
4 cups cooked linguine, hot (recipe calls for 8 ounces but I do full pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare garlic: combine 1/2 t kosher salt and garlic in a bowl. Place garlic mixture on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
  • To prepare shrimp: heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute' 3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.
  • Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Stir in half and half, broth, cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 1 minute. Combine shrimp mixture, garlic mixture, and pasta in a large bowl; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 169.9, Sodium 1258.7, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 30.1

SHRIMP FLORENTINE STIR- FRY



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I Know You All Will Like This Recipe! I Don't Eat Shrimp My Self But All 5 Of Adult Kids Wipe Out All That I cook For Them They Love Sea Foods. So I Make This And Its Gone Fast. Thats How I Know It Good.

Provided by Doris Ware

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled and devined
4 c lightly packed spinach leaves
1 can(s) (15 oz. ) baby corn,drained
1/4 c coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz. jar )
11/2 tsp chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
11/2 tsp garlic salt
lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. heat oil in a 12- inch nonstick wok or a 12- inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 2. add shrimp,stir- fry 2/3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
  • 3. add spinach,corn,roasted bell peppers,tarragon and garlic salt.
  • 4. stir-fry 2-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • 5. serve with lemon wedges.
  • 6. serving size. one serving calories 185 calories from fat 45;fat 5 g. saturated 1g. cholesterol 160; sodium 600 mg. carbohydrate 17g. diettary fiber 3g. protein 21g. % daily value vitamin a 56% vitaminc 2% calcium 10% iron 26% diet exchanges 2 lean meat. 3 vegetable

SHRIMP FLORENTINE



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This is easy and fast, good enough for company or just a wonderfiul family dinner.

Provided by DeAnne Townsend

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10-12 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp italian herbs, 'grinders'
1/2 c 1/2 diced mozzarella cheese
3-4 Tbsp old bay seasoning
24-36 large shrimp
1/2 c large curd cottage cheese (drained)
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 large bags frozen chopped spinach
1 box cappellini pasta
1 jar(s) roasted red peppers 8-10 oz

Steps:

  • 1. bring water to a boil & cook pasta as directed. drain, Rinse. Set aside In same kettle, melt 2 Tablespoons butter & 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, cottage cheese, shredded Mozzarella, parmesan cheese. When cheese mix STARTS to become stringy, add pasta and TOSS well.
  • 2. Heat large skillet, 2 tablespoons of Olive oil, 3or4 Tablespoons of "Old Bay" seasoning Place shrimp in heated oil, as edge of shrimp turn white, turn over. Cover with large bag of frozen cut leaf spinach. Add ¼ cup hot water, when spinach is cooked (5-6 min) stir.
  • 3. In mixing bowl, place 6-8 Tablespoons Olive oil, 2-3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, liberal shake of Italian herbs, cubed mozzarella, mix until all cheese is coated with mixture. SET ASIDE
  • 4. Place pasta & cheese mix on a large platter, slice and place roasted peppers in kettle and let stand while placeing cooked shrimp & spinach carefully in the center of the pasta mix. pour the seasoned CUBED CHEESE MIXTURE ON TOP. Place strips of warmed roasted peppers on shrimp for garnish.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to watch it carefully. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the shrimp and vegetables. If it's too thin, it will be watery and runny.
  • Serve immediately. Shrimp Florentine is best served immediately after it's made. The shrimp will get cold and tough if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Shrimp Florentine is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of tender shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables, it's a dish that everyone will love. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, Shrimp Florentine is sure to be a hit.

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