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shrimp and spinach spaghetti
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Shrimp and Spinach Spaghetti

Shrimp and Spinach Spaghetti – quick and easy homemade spaghetti with shrimp and spinach in garlic butter sauce. Dinner takes 20 mins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Italian Recipes
Cuisine: Spaghetti
Keyword: Shrimp and Spinach Spaghetti
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (175g) spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 8 oz (230g) tail-on shelled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons white wine optional
  • 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instruction until al dente. Drain and save 1/3 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • Heat up a skillet with the unsalted butter and olive oil. Saute the garlic and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until the surface turns opaque, add spaghetti, pasta water, white wine, salt, spinach, stir to combine well.
  • Turn off heat, stir in the parsley and serve the pasta immediately with some lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g