Description
A delightful dish combining shrimp, spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce, perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg