Description
Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Linguine is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the rich taste of garlic, the freshness of spinach, and juicy shrimp for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. In just 40 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home thatβs both satisfying and nutritious. The silky sauce clings beautifully to the pasta, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Perfectly garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, this dish promises to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook shrimp until pink (about 1-2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sautΓ© until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add spinach, cooking until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta with the garlic-spinach mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Stir in cooked shrimp and parsley; mix well and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (330g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Substitute shrimp with chicken or turkey if desired. Always reserve enough pasta water to achieve the desired sauce consistency.