Description
Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine is a quick and delicious pasta dish that brings together succulent shrimp, vibrant spinach, and creamy sauce for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fettuccine pasta
- Large raw shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Fresh spinach
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, scraping up any bits from the bottom; stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add fresh spinach; cook until wilted (around 2 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with fettuccine; gently toss everything to combine.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice before cooking.
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice before cooking.- Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.