5.0 from 33 votes
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Garlic shrimp tossed in a delectable and light dressing, served with golden pasta. This Shrimp Spaghetti is the perfect weeknight meal! Easy, delicious, and so satisfying.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti whole wheat, or whole grain
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4-6 garlic cloves crushed
- 4 oz Sun-dried tomatoes chopped about 1/4 cup
- 2 cups Baby plum tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup Fish or seafood broth or vegetable broth
- 1 lb. raw Shrimps peeled and deveined
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- Lemon wedges to serve with
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir well. Cook until al-dente according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse the pasta well with the cold water and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, plum tomatoes smoked paprika, and broth. Reduce the heat to low and cook until tomatoes are slightly softened about 5 minutes
- Add spinach and prawns; cook stirring frequently until prawns are cooked through and spinach is wilted for about 3 minutes.
- Add pasta and toss well until nicely coated with the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 6 months.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Pasta: use any other pasta of choice
- Spinach: Can use any other leafy greens like arugula or kale
- Shrimp: use any other protein of choice
- Broth: seafood or veggie broth
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1208mg
(50%)
Potassium
1582mg
(45%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
3134IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1582mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3134IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.