Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Pour in the reserved pasta water and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or a splash of white wine after adding the shrimp back to the skillet.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg