Tuscan Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

 * 2 Tbsp olive oil
 * 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
 * 3 Tbsp butter
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
 * 3 c. baby spinach
 * 1/2 c. heavy creams
 * 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
 * 1/4 c. basil, thinly sliced
 * Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

 * 1) Pat shrimp dry and season shrimp all over with salt and pepper.
 * 2) In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. When oil is shimmering add shrimp and sear until underside is golden, 2 minutes. Flip until opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
 * 3) Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When butter has melted, stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
 * 4) Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and basil and then bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
 * 5) Return shrimp to skillet and stir to combine. Cook until shrimp is heated through, garnish with more basil and squeeze lemon on top before serving.