Easy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
The Easy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a garlicky taste, served over al dente spaghetti. It's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delicious blend of simple ingredients like fresh garlic, lemon juice, and parsley that come together in under 30 minutes. This dish not only delivers on taste but also on convenience, making it a must-try for seafood and pasta lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs spaghetti
- 1 lbs raw shrimp peeled and divined
- 1 pint cherry tomato
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tbsp green pesto
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Wash all your produce.
- Dice the onion.
- Mince the garlic.
- Half the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil, add diced onions and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Then add the pesto, stir until well combined.
- Add the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Then add the diced cherry tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti in the sauce and divide over 4 serving bowls.
- Top with parmesan cheese.