Creamy Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Summary
Hi friends!!! This creamy spinach shrimp pasta is one of my favorite pasta dishes that I absolutely love. This dish combines delicious shrimp with garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper, that creates the best flavors. Then it’s time to make the most unbelievable creamy sauce that is made with heavy cream, white wine, pecorino romano, spinach, and lemon. The shrimp pairs so perfectly with the spinach and lemon it’s unreal! Then its time for the al dente pasta which gets tossed right into the creamy sauce to make sure every noodle is coated and absorbing the rich flavors. This comfort dish brings you delicious flavors that melt in your mouth and will for sure impress your guests! I hope ya’ll enjoy this dish and let me know how you like it by leaving a comment under the post or just send me a DM on instagram ❤️. Make it!!!!
❤️ Why You’ll Love Creamy Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Why you will adore this creamy spinach shrimp pasta dish! The flavor combination is unreal; the dish combines seasoned shrimp with the earthy taste of spinach and the richness of a creamy sauce, creating flavors that compliment each other beautifully. The nutritional value; spinach adds a nutritious element to the dish, providing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can make it a more wholesome meal choice. The amazing versatilely; creamy spinach shrimp pasta can be customized to suit individual tastes. You can adjust the seasoning, add additional ingredients like mushrooms or cherry tomatoes, or even substitute the type of pasta used. Super easy to prepare; despite its gourmet appeal, creamy spinach shrimp pasta is relatively easy to prepare, making it suitable for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
🗒 Best served with
- Garlic Bread
- White wine
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp, but it’s best to thaw them completely before cooking. You can thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or place them in a bowl of cold water for quicker thawing.
Yes, you can substitute cream with alternatives like half-and-half, milk, or even coconut milk for a lighter version of the dish.
To make this creamy spinach shrimp pasta gluten-free, you can substitute gluten-free pasta instead of traditional wheat-based spaghetti.
Creamy Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 8 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 shallot sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 & 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz spinach roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- Shake of crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish with pecorino romano & fresh basil
Instructions
- Pat dry the peeled deveined shrimp and season them with salt & pepper.
- In a pan with olive oil, add in shallot, garlic, and salt & pepper. Sauté until fragrant and golden on medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned shrimp and butter. Let that sauté until the shrimp starts to turn pink
- Then add in lemon zest, lemon juice, shake of crushed red pepper flakes, and wine wine. Let that sauté for 2-3 minutes so the alcohol can burn out.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, salt it, add in spaghetti, and cook until al dente.
- To the pan add fresh parsley, spinach, heavy cream, and pecorino romano. Stir everything together and let that simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan letting some pasta water drip in. Toss the spaghetti around in the sauce so its fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil & more pecorino romano. Enjoy!!!
