Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and absolutely delicious pasta dinner tossed with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice.
Servings : 4Serves
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
8 to 10ouncesspaghetti pasta
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
1poundfresh shrimp,peeled and deveined
3clovesgarlic,finely chopped
2green onions,finely chopped
1pintgrape tomatoes,halved
3 to 4basil leaves,thinly sliced
1wholelemon,juiced
¼teaspoonsalt,or to taste
fresh ground black pepper,to taste
8 to 10ouncesbaby spinach
grated parmesan,for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet. Add shrimp, garlic, green onions, tomatoes, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, and add half of the lemon juice.
Continue to cook for 4 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the tomatoes are tender. Add spinach and the rest of the lemon juice.
Continue to cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently, or until the spinach is wilted. Add in the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.