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Shrimp with Spinach and Pasta

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A silky, flavorful garlic shrimp pasta with spinach made in under 20 minutes.
Author: Lindsay Lehrer
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Cost: $15
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan
  • Pasta pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • grater for Parmesan

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled & deveined & without tails
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

For the Pasta & Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 2-3 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 oz fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 12 oz angel hair pasta cooked
  • 2-3 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs shrimp, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss well to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoon butter to the same pan.
  • Add 2–3 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
  • Add 8 oz spinach. It will look like a lot, but it cooks down quickly in 1–2 minutes.
  • When the spinach is wilted, pour in ½ cup heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • Add ½ teaspoon salt, then add the cooked angel hair pasta.
  • Stir in ~⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan until creamy.
  • Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and toss everything together.
  • Finish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Add lemon juice and zest for a bright Lemon-Garlic-Parmesan variation.
  • Use pasta water to thin or lighten the sauce.
  • Swap shrimp with chicken or mushrooms as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal