Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach
This lemon garlic shrimp pasta is an easy weeknight dinner with shrimp, spinach, and a hint of smoked paprika for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- large pan
- Pot
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, thawed + tails removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt + pepper to taste
Pasta
- 5 ounces pasta, dry approx. 140 grams
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups spinach
- ½ a lemon juice + zest
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley chopped
- Salt + pepper to taste
- fresh parmesan to serve (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp and remove tails and shells. Mince garlic. Zest lemon peel. Chop basil (or parsley).
- Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta. Cook according to package directions, then drain and return to pot.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high. Add shrimp in batches, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove and place into a clean bowl.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Cook minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Turn off heat. Add cooked pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, cooked shrimp, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, topping with freshly grated parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 2 servings as a single, main meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 733kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 57gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 365mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 1164mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6426IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 4mg
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