One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach

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Plump shrimp sizzling in a garlic-butter sauce with fresh spinach, all tossed with pasta for a restaurant-worthy dinner ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian-American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use 1 tsp salt). Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing 1 minute until fragrant — do not brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to skillet and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and stir until melted and combined.
  5. Step 5: Add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until coated. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan until melted and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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