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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach: Quick & Zesty Bliss

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach is a quick weeknight dinner that offers fresh Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 733
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 5 ounces dry pasta about 140 grams
  • 1 pound shrimp thawed with tails removed
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika for less heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 lemon lemon juice & zest fresh lemon is best
  • to taste salt essential for seasoning
  • to taste pepper essential for seasoning
For the Veggie Boost
  • 4 cups spinach or kale/Swiss chard if desired
  • to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan grated; skip for low-lactose

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the shrimp, remove tails, and pat dry. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Boil salted water, cook pasta for 8-10 minutes, drain, and reserve pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté the shrimp until opaque and pink. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 2-3 minutes, add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Combine cooked pasta and sautéed shrimp with spinach and garlic. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing gently.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, season to taste, and serve with grated parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 733kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure proper searing. Reserve pasta water for optimal sauce consistency.

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