Description
Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine is a delightful dish that brings together tender fettuccine pasta, juicy shrimp, and fresh spinach in a creamy garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes under 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With the vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Fresh baby spinach
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir well.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return cooked fettuccine and shrimp to the skillet; mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice before cooking.
Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp for different variations.
Adjust seasoning gradually to achieve desired taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 200g
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Marinate shrimp in lemon juice for added flavor before cooking.- Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp for different variations.- Adjust seasoning gradually to achieve desired taste.