One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Materials

  • 8 oz linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ¼ lb large shrimp
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook (stirring frequently) until al dente.
  • Drain and set pasta aside.
  • In the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until fragrant.
  • Toss in shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and stir until shrimp start to turn pink, but are not fully cooked.
  • Add oregano and spinach, cook until wilted.
  • Return cooked pasta to the pot, add remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until well mixed and the butter is melted.
  • When the shrimp are cooked, add lemon juice, mix once more, then serve while hot.
  • Enjoy!