Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach for a Quick Dinner Joy
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy dinner that's packed with flavor. The combination of lemon, garlic, and shrimp with spinach makes for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 5 ounces dry pasta (approx. 140 grams)
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp (thawed and tails removed)
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for seasoning)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided for cooking)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Other Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups spinach (can substitute with kale or Swiss chard)
- 0.5 lemon lemon (juice + zest)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- for serving (optional) fresh Parmesan
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 400mg