Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
Description
The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed into a sauce made by cooking shrimp seasoned with flour in olive oil and butter alongside sliced garlic. White wine and heavy cream create a silky base for the sauce, which is simmered briefly before adding grape tomatoes and kalamata olives for bursts of sweetness and salty depth.
Fresh baby spinach is stirred in last, wilting gently from the heat, then tossed with the pasta. The dish is finished with crumbled feta cheese scattered on top, contributing a creamy, tangy flavor. Salt and pepper should be added cautiously due to the salty olives and feta.
This pasta holds well refrigerated for 2-3 days and can be reheated gently in a skillet or microwave until warm.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pasta (I used linguini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled, raw
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup kalamata olives drained, pitted
- 3-4 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta as directed on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter. Sprinkle the shrimp with flour before adding them to the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for one minute, then add the wine and cream. Toss and cook another minute, then add olives and tomatoes. Simmer another 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, mix in the strained pasta and spinach leaves. Remove the skillet from the heat once the spinach wilts. Salt and pepper to taste. (Season carefully, the olives and feta add a lot of salt.) Divide onto plates and top with feta cheese.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave to preserve flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1276mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2570IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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