Master the Perfect Shrimp Spaghetti in Irresistible Olive Oil

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) packagespaghetti

  • ¼cupolive oil, divided

  • 1(10 ounce) packagefresh spinach

  • 1zucchini, chopped

  • 1yellow squash, chopped

  • 2tablespoonspine nuts, or to taste

  • 2teaspoonsminced garlic

  • 1pounduncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 4teaspoonslemon juice, divided

  • 2teaspoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, occasionally stirring until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return spaghetti to the pot.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach, zucchini, squash, pine nuts, and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.

  3. Heat another tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until shrimp are bright pink and centers are opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Stir vegetable mixture, shrimp, and olive oil mixture into spaghetti until combined.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Cholesterol
173mg
58%
Sodium
265mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
18%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
30g
60%
Vitamin C
39mg
43%
Calcium
140mg
11%
Iron
8mg
42%
Potassium
971mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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