Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    502 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

Done in 20 minutes, this homemade shrimp and spinach pasta is easy, delicious, and nutritious! Juicy shrimp, fresh spinach, and al dente pasta coated in garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon to finish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 oz (175g) Spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 8 oz (230g) Shrimp tail-on, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons white wine optional
  • 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges
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Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet with the unsalted butter and olive oil. Sauté the garlic, then add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until the surface turns opaque, then add the spaghetti, reserved pasta water, white wine, salt, and spinach. Stir to combine well.
  3. Turn off the heat, stir in the parsley, and serve the pasta immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • If want your noodles firmer, take 1-2 minutes off the recommended cooking time on the package.
  • If want your noodles firmer, take 1-2 minutes off the recommended cooking time on the package.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking so they sear properly and don't release too much moisture into the sauce.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking so they sear properly and don't release too much moisture into the sauce.
  • Shrimp cooks fast! Add the rest of the ingredients as soon as it turns pink and opaque. The remaining heat will cook the shrimp through.
  • Shrimp cooks fast! Add the rest of the ingredients as soon as it turns pink and opaque. The remaining heat will cook the shrimp through.
  • If your sauce looks a little dry, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up. The starch will also help the sauce cling to the spaghetti.
  • If your sauce looks a little dry, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up. The starch will also help the sauce cling to the spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2people Calories 502kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3247IU (65%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 502 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 502kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3247IU 65%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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