This garlic shrimp pasta with spinach is a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are sautéed with garlic and spices, then tossed with butter, fresh spinach, and spaghetti for a simple pasta dinner with plenty of flavor. A sprinkle of parmesan and red pepper flakes finishes everything off. Looking for more inspiration? Explore all our easy pasta recipes for dinner.
Ingredients list for the Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Spaghetti Pasta
- 1lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2oz (60g) fresh baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- 2oz (60g) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon ancho or cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lb (225g) Spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
Directions
1. To make the garlic butter shrimp pasta: Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, add the shrimp to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ancho or cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and black pepper. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the shrimps in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip shrimp and sear the other side for 1 minute.
3. Deglaze the skillet with vegetable stock, and cook for 1 minute, scraping any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
4. Add butter to the shrimp and stir until melted. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red chili pepper flakes.
5. Add spinach to the shrimp and toss until wilted, about 30 seconds.
6. Arrange the garlic shrimp over the cooked and drained spaghetti pasta. Add a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes and parmesan on top. Serve your garlic shrimp pasta immediately. Enjoy!
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Tips for the Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This garlic butter shrimp pasta with spinach comes together quickly, making it an easy option for busy weeknights. Here are a few tips for making it even better and add it to your weekly meals rotation:
- You can marinate shrimp longer if you have time: Simply transfer shrimp to the fridge and chill covered for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- The garlic shrimp cooks quickly. All you need is about one minute per side, depending on the size of your shrimp. As soon as the shrimp turn pink and opaque, they’re done. Because the shrimp cook so quickly, you can prepare them while the spaghetti cooks.
Garlic shrimp pasta seasoning
The seasoning for this garlic shrimp pasta is simple, but it adds plenty of flavor to the shrimp, spinach, and buttery sauce. Here’s a breakdown of the shrimp pasta seasoning:
- Italian seasoning: This blend of herbs brings out delicious Mediterranean flavors.
- Freshly cracked black pepper: classic seasoning for any dish.
- Ancho/Cayenne pepper and red chili pepper flakes: It adds a kick of spice that cuts through bland spinach.
You can also deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine for extra flavor.
How to keep and reheat the spinach shrimp pasta leftovers?
This shrimp recipe reheats very easily. Store the shrimp and spinach pasta leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. To reheat, add to a skillet over low heat until the shrimp pasta is reheated. You may want to add a few drops of water to loosen the sauce. Alternatively, you can make a shrimp pasta bake with the leftovers: Dump everything in a baking dish with 2 tablespoons of water and bake the shrimp pasta in the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) until heated through. You can even crisp up the top quickly under the broiler.
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Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
This easy garlic shrimp pasta with spinach combines juicy shrimp, spaghetti, garlic, butter, and parmesan for a quick dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2oz (60g) fresh baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- 2oz (60g) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon ancho or cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lb (225g) Spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, add the shrimp to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ancho or cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and black pepper. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the shrimps in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip shrimp and sear the other side for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the skillet with vegetable stock, and cook for 1 minute, scraping any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Add butter to the shrimp and stir until melted. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red chili pepper flakes.
- Add spinach to the shrimp and toss until wilted, about 30 seconds.
- Arrange the garlic shrimp over the cooked and drained spaghetti pasta. Add a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes and parmesan on top. Serve your garlic shrimp pasta immediately. Enjoy!
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This was OUTSTANDING. It was so good my S/O and I ate all of it! I did not change anything. I definitely will be making this again. Thank you.
