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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach - A Fresh Twist Dinner

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach is a delightful dish that showcases a taste explosion with shrimp, spinach, and zesty lemon for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 5 ounces dry pasta Choose your favorite shape
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp Thawed and tails off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divide for cooking shrimp and sautéing spinach
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 cloves garlic Mince finely
  • 4 cups fresh spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1/2 unit lemon Zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley Chopped
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Optional, freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large pan
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the shrimp if frozen, remove their tails, and pat them dry. Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  3. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  5. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the heat.
  6. Add the drained pasta, lemon juice and zest, reserved pasta water, and seared shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to combine.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh herbs and serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a pan with a splash of water.

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