Description
A delicious combination of tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a light cream sauce over pasta. Ready in 30 minutes with bright, fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
- 2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 4. Add remaining oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium. Cook onion 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 5. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6. Add cherry tomatoes, cook 4-5 minutes until they start breaking down.
- 7. Add wine, simmer 2-3 minutes to cook off alcohol.
- 8. Stir in cream, bring to gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 9. Add spinach in handfuls, stirring as it wilts, about 1-2 minutes total.
- 10. Return shrimp to skillet, toss gently to warm through, about 1 minute.
- 11. Add drained pasta and toss. Add pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 12. Remove from heat, stir in butter, lemon juice, and half the Parmesan.
- 13. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with remaining Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently in skillet with splash of cream or pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g