Description
A quick and flavorful Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. The combination of tender shrimp, fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and al dente spaghetti is elevated by the savory garlic butter and finished with Parmesan cheese for a delightful meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Sauce and Seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it is fully liquefied and starting to bubble gently.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften slightly.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp and vegetables. Toss everything together to combine and evenly coat the pasta in the garlic butter sauce.
- Season: Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the pasta mixture and toss again to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This recipe cooks quickly; have all ingredients prepped before starting.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
