Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish with creamy garlic shrimp and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, spinach fettuccine, pasta recipe