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Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Silky cream sauce coats tender shrimp and spaghetti with fresh spinach, lemon brightness, and Parmesan richness in this restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more for pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  • While pasta cooks, season shrimp with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • In the same pan, add remaining butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Gradually whisk in cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add lemon zest and half the lemon juice.
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce with 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss in spinach and Parmesan. Add more pasta water if needed for consistency.
  • Taste and adjust with remaining lemon juice and salt. Top with cooked shrimp and serve immediately with extra Parmesan!
Servings: 4