Lara Abdulhadi
Spaghetti in Spinach & Garlic Lemon Shrimp
Italian · Main Course

Spaghetti in Spinach & Garlic Lemon Shrimp

Simple and packed with garlic and spinach and smoked shrimp. Make it light, or go creamy. This recipe has both versions and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep6 min
Cook12 min
Total18 min
Serves0
CuisineItalian

Ingredients

  • 1Pack Spaghetti No. 3
  • 2 Tablespoonsolive oil
  • 6 Tablespoonssalted butter (Divided into 2 TBSP and 4 TBSP)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 KGmedium sized shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
  • 4 cupsspinach
  • ½ cupParmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 cupcooking cream (OPTIONAL)

Method

  1. In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add shrimp followed by salt/pepper and cook until shrimp turns pink. Turn shrimp ad follow suit.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted and mix in Italian seasoning.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the pasta to this mixture, and add remaining 4 TBSPs of butter, followed by the parmesan cheese.
  7. Add the lemon juice before serving and serve while hot.

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