Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

top view of shrimp and spaghetti in pan with tomato and spinach

5 from 11 votes

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

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: 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.

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