• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Reluctant Gourmet

  • Planning
  • Recipes
  • Ingredients
  • Techniques
  • Tools
  • Shop
  • Tips
  • Careers
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Planning
  • Recipes
  • Ingredients
  • Techniques
  • Tools
  • Shop
  • Tips
  • Schools
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Pasta with Shrimp Spinach and Garlic Recipe

    June 11, 2015 by G. Stephen Jones 11 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

     Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach Recipe

    Spaghetti with Shrimp, Spinach, & Garlic Recipe

    We love pasta in our house and I love whipping up a quick pasta dish with on hand ingredients in the freezer and/or pantry. We usually always have a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer for those nights we make another favorite dish - Shrimp Risotto or a stir-fry with what's-on-hand vegetables.

    The spinach came from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pack and the rest of the ingredients are normally around all the time. We use spaghetti but fettuccine or bucatini pasta would work fine.

    Some More To Know About Cooking With Shrimp

    How do you know when shrimp are done cooking?

     

    Print Recipe
    4 from 2 votes

    Pasta with Shrimp Spinach and Garlic Recipe

    How to make Pasta with Shrimp Spinach and Garlic
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: pasta
    Servings: 4 people

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound spaghetti
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 pound shrimp peeled
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 16 ounces fresh spinach cleaned & trimmed
    • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • Red pepper flakes - optional

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, prep the ingredients. Mince the garlic, clean and peel the shrimp and clean the fresh spinach.
    • When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
    • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the butter, oil and then the garlic. Cook for one minute but don't let the garlic burn. Add the shrimp, cook for a couple of minutes on each side until done. Please don't overcook the shrimp.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Add the spinach and a quarter cup of the pasta water. Let the spinach wilt some and then add the spaghetti. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.
    • I like to finish the dish with a drizzle of my best extra virgin olive oil. You can add some now or perhaps wait until you serve it up in warm bowls.
    • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and for those who like it a little spicy, be sure to have some red pepper flakes at the ready.

    Spaghetti with Shrimp and Spinach Recipe

     

     

    « The Dorito Effect - Mark Schatzker
    How To Know When Shrimp Are Done Cooking »

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Betsy @ Desserts Required

      June 21, 2015 at 10:17 am

      This looks delicious. I can't wait to try this in MY home!

      Reply
      • The Reluctant Gourmet

        June 27, 2015 at 9:32 am

        Thanks Betsy and please come back and let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    2. Sheila

      November 25, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      This was delicious. I recommend that you follow the recipe and note that everything is super fast. The instructions leave out the butter, so be sure not to. Be user to use the freshest ingredients. yum.

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        November 28, 2017 at 10:14 am

        Hi Sheila, glad you enjoyed the dish and thanks for pointing out the butter. Now fixed.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer L Vreeland

      March 05, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      I make this all the time but I add fresh lemon and parsley.... It's amazing!!!!! ❣️❣️❣️

      Reply
    4. Ira Smith

      May 07, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Can your recipe for the "Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach and garlic use (1) Angel Hair pasta? (2) could this recipe be made a day ahead and served cold? (3) Make a day ahead and warmed up the next day? if so how would you suggest to warm it up? Look forward to your answer...thanx

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        May 09, 2019 at 5:42 pm

        Sure you can use angel hair pasta and serve it cold the next day. Heating it up the next day is OK but there is a good chance you will overcook the shrimp while doing so. I personally would not serve it the next day to guests but for myself, I would toss it in the microwave to reheat.

        Reply
    5. Sandy

      January 27, 2022 at 8:17 am

      What is your extra best olive oil? I have such a hard time finding good olive oil! Thank you

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        March 10, 2022 at 5:32 pm

        Hi Sandy, I think the best olive oil depends on what you are using it for. You don't need extra virgin olive oil for salad dressing, sauteeing or marinating. You want the freshest olive oil you can find for drizzling on a dish after it is prepared.

        Reply
    6. Kirsten K Weeks

      February 20, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      My husband's and my favorite shrimp recipe! l add squeezed lemon and red pepper! So delicious. I reheat the next day if leftover in a skillet.

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        March 10, 2022 at 5:25 pm

        Hi Kirsten, thanks for reaching out. Much appreciated.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Search My Site

    Who Is The Reluctant Gourmet?

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    How Not to Cook Book

    Cooking Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    Categories

    Reluctant Gourmet on Instagram

    Footer

    About the Reluctant Gourmet

    I'm a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me... Read More…

    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Featured Favorites

    Homemade Cavatelli

    Cavatelli Pasta

    Cavatelli Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    Cavatelli Pasta with Spring Peas and Pancetta Recipe

    Prepping Garlic Cloves For Cooking

    Fun Stuff

    • Cartoons
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • Press Releases

    Important Links

    • Advertising Disclosure
    • Terms of Use
    • Copyright Info
    • Privacy Policy
    • Home
    • About The Reluctant Gourmet
    • Contact Me
    • Advertising

    Copyright © 2022 · The Reluctant Gourmet