Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta

 

A zesty one-pot pasta dish is complete after tossing with capers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve with focaccia or a crusty baguette.

3 quarts water

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti

1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

3 tablespoons drained capers

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups of spinach

Bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta, cook 8 minutes. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done and pasta is al dente. Drain. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl. Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients (through salt). Place 1/2 cup spinach on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture.

4 Servings

Cooking Light Recipe. 

I came across this recipe many years ago, and it has become a favorite of mine.

Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta

May 1, 2025

Shrimp Scampi with Spinach

 

Shrimp Scampi with a little twist. Add spinach and roasted pepper. I've even used sun-dried tomatoes to the dish. Chicken broth really lightens up this meal.

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped

1 oz Deli Parmesan cheese, finely grated

8 oz linguine pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

12 oz peeled/deveined shrimp, thawed

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or stock)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 oz baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)

Bring water to boil for pasta.

Slice garlic. Chop peppers.

Grate cheese (1/3 cup).

Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.

Preheat large sauté pan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place oil and garlic in pan; cook 3–4 minutes or until the garlic edges begin to turn golden.

Add peppers, shrimp, pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.

Add broth; cook 2–3 minutes or until reduced by about one-half and shrimp have just turned pink and opaque.

Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, spinach, cheese, pasta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss until butter and cheese melts and spinach wilts. Serve.

See here a Publix Apron Recipe

This is one of our favorite recipes, I hope it becomes one of yours.

Shrimp Scampi with Spinach

September 30, 2024