Garlic Shrimp with Spinach Fettuccine
A delightful garlic shrimp and spinach fettuccine dish that's perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine gluten-free fettuccine can be used
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese. Mix everything well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Add cherry tomatoes for a vibrant touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.