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Creamy Shrimp & Spinach Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Pasta is a true comfort dish made with pantry ingredients and delicious high-protein shrimp. Creamy, creamy goodness is the name of the game for this Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Pasta. This is true comfort food – not to be confused with low-calorie by any stretch of the imagination. But everything in moderation, right?
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Step 2
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add in minced garlic. Cook shrimp in the garlic butter, 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Step 3
Reduce heat to medium and add diced onion and cut red bell pepper into the skillet, cooking for about 10 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Step 4
Add salt, pepper and dried parsley to the skillet, along with 2 cups half and half. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, until cream starts to thicken and take on the flavors of the skillet.
- Step 5
Add in fresh spinach and cook down, until spinach is wilted. Stir in fresh-grated parmesan and pinch of red pepper flakes. If sauce is too thick, thin out with reserved pasta water.
- Step 6
Return pasta and shrimp to the pan, folding in the ingredients to combine and coat evenly.
- Step 7
Serve.
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