⏱ 20 min total

Tuscan Butter Shrimp

Name: Tuscan Butter Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Shrimp; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes; ½ cup Spinach; ¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp, chopped Basil

Per 1 serving · 294 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

490

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
20g
16% of calories
Carbs
7.4g
6% of calories
Fat
43g
78% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Tuscan Butter Shrimp (294 g) has 490 calories, with 20 g of protein, 7.4 g of carbohydrates and 43 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (78% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), Vitamin A (58% DV) and Vitamin E (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35%, 116% and 86% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

167cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.3g

3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein40%
Vitamin A58%
Vitamin E28%
Vitamin K81%
Vitamin B625%
Vitamin B1261%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C18%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Niacin17%
Folate (B9)17%
Pantothenic acid13%
Iron14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium35%
Saturated fat116%
Cholesterol86%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Peel, deveined, and remove tails from the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp and sear until golden on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until opaque, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to burst. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
5
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
6
Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the shrimp is heated through, then serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	523 μg	58%
Vitamin C	16 mg	18%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	4 mg	28%
Vitamin K	97 μg	81%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	3 mg	17%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	25%
Folate (B9)	67 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	61%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	114 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	199 mg	20%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	462 mg	10%
Magnesium	55 mg	13%
Phosphorus	385 mg	55%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	29%
Manganese	0.4 mg	15%
Selenium	36 μg	65%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	75 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	1,331 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.5 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,917 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	15 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	409 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 490 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

93min
Walking (3.5 mph)
59min
Cycling (moderate)
41min
Running (6 mph)
69min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tuscan Butter Shrimp?

One serving of Tuscan Butter Shrimp (1 serving) has 490 calories, which works out to 167 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tuscan Butter Shrimp high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Tuscan Butter Shrimp keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 6% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Tuscan Butter Shrimp?

806 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Tuscan Butter Shrimp?

3.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (294 g)

Calories490

% Daily Value*

Total fat 43g	55%
Saturated fat 23g	116%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 259mg	86%
Sodium 806mg	35%
Total carbohydrate 7.4g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.3g	5%
Total sugars 3.8g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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