Delicious Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Buttery succulent shrimp tossed in a creamy, velvety cheese sauce.
If you love shrimp & is a fan of pasta you will love this delicious recipe.
This is the perfect weeknight meal or the perfect dish for a romantic dinner.
Pan seared shrimp coated in a creamy
smooth sauce, filled with spinach & penne pasta.
The sauce is seasoned to perfection; and filled with mozzarella, Parmesan, & Monterey Jack Cheeses.
To take the flavor up a notch- fresh garlic, shallot, and a pinch of white cooking wine is added to prefect the cream sauce. This recipe is absolutely delicious & comforting. This recipe will leave you feeling full and happy from the awesome flavors.
I have the perfect shrimp pasta recipe, and I hope you give it a try. This shrimp pasta recipe is the perfect dish and it’s an easy recipe to whip up in under 25 minutes. Plus, this recipe will leave you impressed alongside anyone you make this dish for. Indulge in this creamy shrimp pasta meal with toasted buttery garlic bread and a glass of wine. For this recipe I recommend using fresh ingredients, because fresh is always best and it tastes so much better.
If you are a pasta lover, I guarantee you that you’ll like this dish.
And even though this dish call for shrimp as the main ingredient, feel free to try chicken. Just pan sear some boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs and squeeze fresh lemon juice to give added flavor. For this recipe I like to season the cream sauce with an All-purpose seasoning, Salt-Free Garlic & Herb, and Salt-Free Onion & Herb for extra flavor. But you can keep it simple and just season with salt/pepper. Feel free to make any adjustments, & if you don’t like spinach you can omit.
I hope you give this pasta recipe a try.
It’s super easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Pair it with some toasted buttery garlic bread and a nice salad. It goes well with a side Caesar salad or garden salad. And for the adults, feel free to enjoy this meal with a nice glass of wine. I hope you enjoy this delicious creamy shrimp pasta dish just as much as me and my family.
Creamy Shrimp & Spinach Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 Ib Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 to 3 Cups Penne Pasta Dry, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Butter
- Old Bay Garlic & Herb or Cajun Seasoning (For flavor)
- Lemon pepper (For Flavor)
- Smoked Paprika (For flavor)
- 1/2 Shallot diced
- 2 to 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 2 to 3 Cups Spinach
- 1 1/2 to 2 Cups Heavy cream
- 1/4 Cup White cooking wine
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 Cup Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Seasonings for Sauce:
- All-purpose seasoning for taste
- Salt-Free Garlic & Herb for taste
- Salt-Free Onion & Herb for taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil & add a pinch of Cajun seasoning or salt. Add the penne pasta and cook until Al dente. Drain once done & set aside.
- Peel, devein, & clean the shrimp. Season the shrimp with lemon pepper, smoked paprika & old Bay seasoning.
- Over medium high heat, add some olive oil & butter to a skillet. Once the butter melts, add the seasoned shrimp and allow it to cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until done. Flip halfway through cooking time. Once the shrimp is done Remove from skillet & set aside.
- Next, Add the shallot to the skillet & sauté for a minute or two. Add the minced garlic & sauté for a few seconds or until fragrant.
- In the same pan Pour in the heavy cream, white cooking wine, the cheeses, & mix everything together. (Lower the cooking temperature to low medium or low)
- Once the cheese melts Season the sauce to your liking and do a taste test.
- Toss in the spinach and allow it to wilt down. Toss in the cooked pasta & shrimp.
- Serve with garlic bread, enjoy!
