One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Pasta with Spinach

Name: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 12 oz shrimp; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lemon; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

A speedy weeknight dinner where plump shrimp and tender pasta cook together in a garlicky lemon sauce, finished with a handful of fresh spinach for vibrant color.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine
12 oz shrimp
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon into the skillet, add 2 cups fresh spinach, and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet, add drained linguine, and toss with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta, then stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan.