4.3 from 42 votes
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This shrimp recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and it turns out so flavorful every time. Simple, filling, and easily adapted to what you have on hand. Swap in cubed chicken for the shrimp or use any shape of pasta you have. Either way, this dish will be a family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
591 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound Shrimp uncooked, shelled and deveined
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 5 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, minced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking the pasta, heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp, garlic, red pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until pink on the outside.
- Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt over low heat.
- Use tongs to remove the cooked spaghetti from the pot of water, allowing most of the water to drip off the spaghetti, and place spaghetti in the skillet.
- Add the spinach and Parmesan to the spaghetti and toss to coat, continuing to cook over low heat stirring constantly, until the spinach has wilted.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
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Notes
- Use any size shrimp you prefer in this recipe. We prefer small shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
591kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
354mg
(118%)
Sodium
1614mg
(67%)
Potassium
474mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4708IU
(94%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 354mg | 118% |
| Sodium | 1614mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4708IU | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.