One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach

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Quick shrimp pasta cooked in a single skillet with bright lemon and garlic, finished with fresh spinach. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, shrimp 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: 20 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 rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cloves garlic (minced) and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 lemon (juiced), then add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Return shrimp to skillet and toss. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until cheese melts.

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