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    Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce

    Published: Oct 30, 2014 / 265 Comments

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

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    8) Top with grated Parmesan cheese, when serving.

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    Enjoy this Shrimp Tomato and Spinach Pasta!

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    4.78 from 328 votes

    Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce

    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. 
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 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
    • ¼ lemon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or more
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • 10 oz fettuccine pasta
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving

    Instructions 

    • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.  Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil, until melted. 
    • 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. 
    • While the shrimp is cooking, generously sprinkle paprika and salt over uncooked side of the shrimp. 
    • Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until pink on the other side.
    • To the skillet with shrimp, add chopped fresh tomatoes, cooked spinach, and the remaining amount of minced garlic. Add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more). Mix everything well, remove from heat while you cook pasta.
    • In the meantime cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent pasta from cooking and getting mushy.
    • Add cooked pasta to the skillet with shrimp and vegetables with 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter. 
    • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.  Depending on the juiciness of your lemon, it could be ¼ of a small lemon or ½ lemon. Don't add too much lemon juice. 
    • 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.
    • To serve, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    594
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    324
    mg
    108
    %
    Sodium
     
    1349
    mg
    59
    %
    Potassium
     
    690
    mg
    20
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    61
    g
    20
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    38
    g
    76
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2565
    IU
    51
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    32.6
    mg
    40
    %
    Calcium
     
    360
    mg
    36
    %
    Iron
     
    4.1
    mg
    23
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Carolyn denovio

      January 08, 2023 at 11:24 am

      Can you add some white wine to this recipe

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 5:23 pm

        Carolyn, yes, you can add a small amount of white wine - I would add it in step 5 together with tomatoes and spinach.

        Reply
    2. Sylvie Brien

      September 16, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      This was delicious. I cooked the shrimps and removed after the 3 minutes. I was afraid the shrimps would be too cooked. I then cooked the tomatoes. I added everything and it turned out great.

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 02, 2022 at 7:57 pm

        Sylvie, great feedback, thank you! Glad you loved the recipe and glad you stopped by and shared such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sylvie Brien

      September 16, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      This was delicious. I made it as is.

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 02, 2022 at 7:57 pm

        Sylvie, So glad the recipe turned out well!

        Reply
    4. Barb

      September 13, 2022 at 7:39 am

      Can i used diced tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 02, 2022 at 8:15 pm

        Yes, you can!

        Reply
    5. Gayle

      June 21, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      Delicious recipe.My husbands loves this , says it's better than any restaurant. Thank you so much , bursting with fresh flavor. I've made it with zoodles ,a little healthier and delicious. I add fresh mushrooms as well .

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Gayle, I am so flattered by your comment. This is a great recipe to make with zoodles!

        Reply
        • Nikkie

          January 04, 2023 at 4:48 pm

          I made this for my client, she LOVED it so much!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe it was absolutely DELICIOUS!

          Reply
          • Julia

            January 07, 2023 at 8:19 pm

            Nikkie, thank you for such an enthusiastic comment and 5-star review! 🙂

            Reply
    6. Sandra

      May 23, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Absolutely wonderful recipe with such a great taste, my husband loved it too! I will definitely be serving this again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 10:00 pm

        Sandra, I am glad you liked this recipe and glad you stopped by and left this wonderful and positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Roz

      April 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      One of my favorites, delicious

      Reply
      • Julia

        April 24, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        Happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
        • Chris A

          June 23, 2022 at 7:25 am

          Great dish, but fresh basil will put it over the top!

          Reply
          • Julia

            August 22, 2022 at 8:00 pm

            Yes, fresh basil would be a nice addition!

            Reply
          • Yolanda

            March 06, 2023 at 11:03 pm

            Loved this recipe! I only changed one thing, I added 8oz of sliced baby bella mushrooms. I loved the simplicity and freshness of it and how I could taste every single ingredient's flavor in the dish.

            Reply
            • Yolanda

              March 06, 2023 at 11:05 pm

              Forgot to mention my husband said it was so "pretty" an called it "gourmet"!

            • Julia

              March 18, 2023 at 6:38 pm

              Love this! ❤️❤️

            • Julia

              March 18, 2023 at 6:39 pm

              Yolanda, thank you for your wonderful feedback! I love the addition of mushrooms. 🙂

    8. Carol

      April 13, 2022 at 10:03 am

      I've made this recipe a few times and it's a keeper for me. However, I do not recommend cooking the spinach before adding it to the pan.

      Reply
      • Julia

        April 24, 2022 at 7:52 pm

        Carol, glad you enjoyed this recipe! You're right - you don't have to use cooked spinach - can add fresh spinach directly to the pan and let it wilt!

        Reply
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