Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Easy & Healthy Spinach Delight
Delight in a fresh and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach that’s easy to prepare and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice and zest; combine with pasta. Season to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add parmesan cheese before serving.
- Substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg