Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This shrimp recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and it turns out so flavorful every time. Simple, filling, and easily adapted to what you have on hand. Swap in cubed chicken for the shrimp or use any shape of pasta you have. Either way, this dish will be a family favorite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 591kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
8 tablespoons butter divided
1 pound shrimp uncooked, shelled and deveined
5 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
5 cups baby spinach
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
During the last 5 minutes of cooking the pasta, heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp, garlic, red pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook the shrimp, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until pink on the outside.
Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt over low heat.
Use tongs to remove the cooked spaghetti from the pot of water, allowing most of the water to drip off the spaghetti, and place spaghetti in the skillet.
Add the spinach and Parmesan to the spaghetti and toss to coat, continuing to cook over low heat stirring constantly, until the spinach has wilted.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

Use any size shrimp you prefer in this recipe. We prefer small shrimp.

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