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

Julia's Album

I make lots of dinner recipes

  • Pasta
  • Chicken
  • Seafood
  • PRESS
  • About
  • Facebook
  • bloglovin
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Pasta Chicken

Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce

Published: Oct 30, 2014 | 204 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce – a delicious Italian pasta dish with lots of fresh ingredients!

garlic shrimp pasta, fresh tomato recipes, tomato pasta, spinach pasta, garlic butter spinach pasta

I absolutely love combining shrimp, pasta, and tomatoes. My long-time favorite is spicy shrimp pasta with garlic tomato sauce.   Seafood, vegetables, and pasta are definitely a winning combination!

Why make shrimp tomato pasta

  • This recipe is a great way to use up a bunch of fresh tomatoes you might have sitting around in your kitchen!
  • It’s a healthy, Mediterranean style recipe.  This shrimp pasta is packed with healthy ingredients.  I am talking about fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes and spinach.
  • It’s a vibrant and colorful recipe that makes a beautiful presentation!
  • You can easily make this pasta gluten free by using gluten free noodles.

What makes this recipe work?

  • In this recipe, the tomatoes are only slightly cooked.   This preserves their freshness and shape.
  • The shrimp has rich flavor thanks to paprika and crushed red pepper.
  • The garlic butter sauce is refreshing and comforting.   It’s made with fresh tomatoes, fresh spinach, minced garlic, olive oil, and butter.

This recipe became a favorite in my household.   It disappeared quickly from the skillet as everybody went for seconds. And, it’s so easy to make!

garlic butter sauce, garlic butter pasta, garlic butter fettuccine, spicy pasta recipe

When you cook the shrimp and garlic in olive oil, the shrimp will smell and look so good!   You will be tempted to eat half of it before finishing up this recipe! 🙂

Resist the temptation!  I promise you will be rewarded with the best garlic shrimp tomato pasta you’ll ever taste!

And, if you want something more creamy, I recommend my very popular shrimp pasta with creamy mozzarella sauce.   If you like mushrooms, you’ll love creamy shrimp pasta with mushrooms.

italian pasta recipes, gluten free pasta, gluten free recipe, gluten free pasta dinner, gluten free comfort food

How to make shrimp tomato spinach pasta

1) First, saute fresh shrimp in garlic, butter, and olive oil, until just pink on both sides.   The shrimp will still be undercooked but it will continue cooking later.

2) Sprinkle the shrimp generously with salt and paprika, as you’re cooking it.

cooking shrimp in garlic butter sauce, garlic butter pasta, garlic shrimp pasta

3) Then, add chopped fresh tomatoes and cooked spinach along with garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet with shrimp.

4) Mix everything well.   Remove from heat (while you cook the pasta).  You don’t want to overcook the shrimp and tomatoes – they will continue cooking in the next step.

add tomatoes spinach to the garlic shrimp, gluten free recipe, gluten free dinner

5) Cook fettuccine pasta in boiling water, according to package instructions. Drain.

6) Next, add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes, along with some lemon juice and more butter.

7)  Heat up your shrimp tomato spinach pasta, and season with salt and red pepper flakes.  Stir constantly until the shrimp is cooked through, and all ingredients are heated through.

garlic shrimp pasta, fresh tomato recipes, tomato pasta, spinach pasta, garlic butter spinach pasta

8) Top with grated Parmesan cheese, when serving.

garlic butter sauce, garlic butter pasta, garlic butter fettuccine, spicy pasta recipe, grated parmesan cheese pasta, Italian pasta dish, Italian comfort food, all-clad pan, all-clad skillet, williams-sonoma pan

Enjoy this Shrimp Tomato and Spinach Pasta!

4.98 from 47 votes
tomato shrimp spinach pasta
Print
Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Looking for a light, healthy, Mediterranean-style seafood pasta?  Look no further.  Try this Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce.  Fettuccine pasta smothered in juices from fresh vegetables, garlic, and shrimp. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 594 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp , fresh, uncooked, shelled and deveined
  • 5 tomatoes , medium size, fresh, chopped into large cubes
  • 1 cup spinach cooked
  • 5 garlic cloves , minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or more
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 10 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.  Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil, until melted. 

  2. Add fresh shrimp and half the minced garlic. Make sure the shrimp is not crowded. Cook for 1 minute on one side until pink on that side. 

  3. While the shrimp is cooking, generously sprinkle paprika and salt over uncooked side of the shrimp. 

  4. Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until pink on the other side.

  5. To the skillet with shrimp, add chopped fresh tomatoes, cooked spinach, and the remaining amount of minced garlic. Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more). Mix everything well, remove from heat while you cook pasta.

  6. In the meantime cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent pasta from cooking and getting mushy.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with shrimp and vegetables with 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter. 

  8. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.  Depending on the juiciness of your lemon, it could be 1/4 of a small lemon or 1/2 lemon. Don't add too much lemon juice. 

  9. Season with salt and more crushed red pepper. Warm up on medium heat until the shrimp is cooked through, and all ingredients are heated through.

  10. To serve, top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 324mg108%
Sodium 1349mg59%
Potassium 690mg20%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 2565IU51%
Vitamin C 32.6mg40%
Calcium 360mg36%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Parmesan, Pasta, Recipe, Seafood recipes, Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes, Vegetables Published: Oct 30, 2014 204 Comments

Follow Julia on Pinterest and Facebook to get more recipes and dinner ideas!

Please leave your comment and STAR RATING in the comments section below

Previous Post: « Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
Next Post: Quinoa Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Feta, Pine Nuts »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Yulonda

    Feb 11, 2021 at 7:47 am

    I used white wine instead of lemon and fresh pasta from Whole Foods instead of dry pasta. My family couldn’t stop commenting on how delicious it was.

    Reply
  2. Janet

    Jan 22, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Sarah

    Jan 02, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    Wonderful… i love the spinach and tomatoes combo.

    Reply
  4. K

    Nov 30, 2020 at 11:32 am

    An excellent recipe! Served it with your butternut squash and spinach salad.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 30, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      What a great combination! Glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kathy Bedard

    Oct 24, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    This is excellent. Easy to make and very delicious. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Libby

    Sep 03, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    This recipe is very good! My husband loved it. I think the advice about not too much lemon juice is right because I tend to overdue with the lemon and my husband does not like. It overpowers. My only thing was that I think it is easy to overcook the shrimp if you are not careful with this recipe. One minute on each side and then reheating it with the pasta might be too much. I almost think keep it to 30 seconds on each side and then reheat with pasta to finish off. In any case, I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and all the flavors blended well with the garlic, spices and Parmesan cheese. So a really good overal recipe!

    Reply
  7. Diana

    Aug 23, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    Fabulous! Used penne, fresh from my garden beet greens and tomatoes! Will make again!

    Reply
  8. Angella Haughton

    Aug 22, 2020 at 9:01 am

    Quick question is it possible to substitute chicken for seafood

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Food blog, dinner recipes, weeknight dinners, chicken dinners, pasta recipesWelcome to my blog where I share easy-to-make weeknight dinner recipes!

Join me here:

Follow Us On PinterestFollow Us On FacebookFollow Us On InstagramFollow Us On Twitter

Footer

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Disclaimer | About | Featured On

Copyright © 2019 · All Rights Reserved · JuliasAlbum.com

FOODIE PRO THEME BY FEAST DESIGN CO. * POWERED BY THE GENESIS FRAMEWORK