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I make this recipe in two different ways! A light version and a creamy version.

For the creamy version add cooking cream. For the light version opt-out.

Whichever version you choose, trust me, it’s the right one, because they are both equally mouthwatering.

But let’s be honest, no one says no to a creamy version of anything.

Spaghetti in Spinach & Garlic Lemon Shrimp

There is something about watching the Shrimp turn pink as it cooks in a buttery garlic sauce that makes me want to make this dish multiple times a week…
Spinach, lemon, butter, garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, and shrimp! Makes you hungry doesn’t it?
Here’s the recipe, ready to eat in 20 – 30 minutes tops
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Prep Time 6 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pack Spaghetti No. 3
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter Divided into 2 TBSP and 4 TBSP
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 KG medium sized shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cooking cream OPTIONAL

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a separate pan while your pasta is cooking, add olive oil and 2 TBSP of butter, then add garlic and paprika. Cook until you enjoy the fragrant, it’s that good. For an extra kick add some red pepper flakes.
  • Add shrimp followed by salt/pepper and cook until shrimp turns pink. Turn shrimp ad follow suit.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted and mix in Italian seasoning.
  • If you want to make a creamy version of this recipe add the cooking cream now and let it simmer until it slightly bubbles. If not using cooking cream skip to next step.
  • Add the pasta to this mixture, and add remaining 4 TBSPs of butter, followed by the parmesan cheese.
  • Add the lemon juice before serving and serve while hot.

Notes

Keyword Lemon Spinach Spaghetti, Shrimp Garlic Lemon Spaghetti, Spaghetti Shrimp