Shrimp and Spinach Pasta: A Quick & Healthy Gourmet Delight
Enjoy a delightful combination of shrimp and spinach in this quick and healthy pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp is pink.
- Stir in spinach and red pepper flakes, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Drain the pasta and combine with shrimp mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding a splash of heavy cream.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg