One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
Succulent shrimp and tender spinach cooked in a garlic butter sauce tossed with linguine for a quick and flavorful weeknight pasta. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 25 minutes pairs linguine pasta, large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add 12 oz linguine pasta and 1 tsp salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until pasta is just tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 4 cups fresh baby spinach and cooked shrimp, tossing gently until the spinach wilts and shrimp are evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until the cheese melts and sauce coats the pasta.
- Step 6: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve immediately for a rich, garlicky pasta dinner.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep linguine pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach Pasta?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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