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5 from 11 votes

Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Garlic shrimp tossed in a delectable and light dressing, served with golden pasta. This Shrimp Spaghetti is the perfect weeknight meal! Easy, delicious, and so satisfying.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fettuccine or spaghetti whole wheat, or whole grain
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 4-6 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 4 oz Sun-dried tomatoes chopped about 1/4 cup
  • 2 cups Baby plum tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 cup Fish or seafood broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 lb. Raw Shrimps peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Packed baby spinach
  • Lemon wedges to serve with

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir well. Cook until al-dente according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse the pasta well with the cold water and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, plum tomatoes smoked paprika, and broth. Reduce the heat to low and cook until tomatoes are slightly softened about 5 minutes
  • Add spinach and prawns; cook stirring frequently until prawns are cooked through and spinach is wilted for about 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta and toss well until nicely coated with the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutes:
  • Pasta: use any other pasta of choice
  • Spinach: Can use any other leafy greens like arugula or kale
  • Shrimp: use any other protein of choice
  • Broth: seafood or veggie broth
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 1582mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3134IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 7mg