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Lemon Shrimp and Spinach with Spaghetti - A quick and absolutely delicious spaghetti dinner tossed with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice.

Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti

Katerina | Diethood
Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and absolutely delicious pasta dinner tossed with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice.
Servings : 4 Serves
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 to 10 ounces spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 to 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 to 10 ounces baby 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.
  • Garnish with parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pasta Choice: Opt for whole-grain spaghetti for added fiber, or you can also use low-carb or gluten-free pasta.
  • Enhance the Lemon Flavor: Add grated lemon zest for a deeper citrus note.
  • Cooking the Shrimp: Do not overcook the shrimp because they turn rubbery if overdone. 
  • Add Heat: Consider adding red pepper flakes for spice.
  • Swap Proteins: Use chicken or salmon instead of shrimp.
  • Additional Veggies: Add chopped broccoli, snap peas, or asparagus.
  • Creamy Twist: Add light cream or coconut milk for a creamier texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cups | Calories: 337 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Sodium: 223 mg | Potassium: 751 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 6465 IU | Vitamin C: 34 mg | Calcium: 90 mg | Iron: 3 mg

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.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy shrimp recipe, shrimp dinner recipe, shrimp pasta recipe, spaghetti dinner