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Creamy Shrimp & Spinach Pasta

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Ingredients

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Creamy Shrimp & Spinach Pasta

1 lb shrimppeeled and deveined

4 tablespoons butter

6 cloves garlicminced

½ yellow oniondiced

1 red bell peppercut into 2 inch pieces

2 cups half and half

5 ounces fresh baby spinach

½ cup fresh-grated parmesan

1 tbsp dried parsley

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black peppercracked

pinch red pepper flakes

1 box gluten-free fettuccine

Instructions

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Instructions

Prepare fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Return pasta and shrimp to the pan, folding in the ingredients to combine and coat evenly.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Shrimp Thoroughly 🦐
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking to achieve a golden sear and prevent the sauce from becoming watery during the cooking process.
Toast Garlic Before Adding Cream 🧄
Cook minced garlic in butter for just 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned, then add cream immediately to prevent bitterness and ensure a smooth, velvety sauce.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Control 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to adjust your cream sauce consistency—this starch helps emulsify the sauce and creates a silkier coating on the pasta.
Wilt Spinach Last for Vibrant Color 🥬
Add fresh spinach in the final minute of cooking to preserve its bright green color and delicate texture rather than overcooking it into a dull, mushy component.
Finish with Cold Parmesan for Creaminess 🧀
Stir in freshly grated Parmesan off the heat—the residual warmth melts the cheese while preventing it from clumping, creating an extra creamy, luxurious finish.