Weeknights can be chaotic, but dinner doesn’t have to be a source of stress. This 20-Minute Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spinach Pasta is my go-to secret weapon for those ‘I have no time to cook’ evenings when I still want something that tastes like a five-star meal. The silky sauce clings to every strand of pasta, and the succulent shrimp provide a perfect burst of protein.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine or Fettuccine
• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 Lemon, juiced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
6. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
7. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
   Category: Quick Meals

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