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Garlic Shrimp and Spinach over Linguine

Published: Mar 23, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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I love Garlic Shrimp and I love the simplicity and ease of creating pasta dishes. Tossing aldente pasta with perfectly sauteed shrimp and pan sauces is a thing of beauty.

Just the words Garlic Shrimp start the juices flowing, and trust me this simple and delicious dish did not disappoint.

garlic shrimp with mushrooms and spinach served over linguine on a white plate


 

This is how dishes are created in a restaurant. Easy to make saute dishes that keep customers coming back time and time again because they don’t think they can make it at home.

And that my friends is far from the truth. Most pasta dishes are amazingly easy to make and are easily adaptable. You can add or detract your favorite ingredients changing up this dish each time you make it.

Table of Contents:
  • What Ingredients do I need to make Garlic Shrimp with Linguine?
  • Do I have to use Mushrooms in this dish?
  • Can I use other Vegetables in this dish?
  • How Do I make Garlic Shrimp and Spinach?
  • What kind of shrimp should I use?
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  • Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Spinach over Linguine

What Ingredients do I need to make Garlic Shrimp with Linguine?

overhead view of ingredients to make garlic shrimp and spinach

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Garlic Shrimp and Spinach with Linguine. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the up cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

Do I have to use Mushrooms in this dish?

No, you don’t. I love mushrooms. They’re a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They taste great and more volume to the dish.

But if you don’t like mushrooms, leave the out. It’s just that easy!

Can I use other Vegetables in this dish?

You sure can. If don’t like spinach, substitute your favorite greens, or other vegetable in its place. If you’re anti-veggie, just make garlic shrimp.

Some of other favorite vegetables to use in this are:

  • broccoli
  • artichokes
  • zucchini
  • asparagus

This is your dinner, so use ingredients you like to eat or have on hand. Just use the recipe as a guideline.

How Do I make Garlic Shrimp and Spinach?

sauteed shrimp in a large skillet

Start by adding olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic and shrimp. Turn down heat to medium and stir shrimp around so neither the shrimp or garlic burn.

Remove shrimp and most of the garlic from the pan when shrimp are about ¾ of the way cooked (about 2 minutes). Set aside until they are needed.

What kind of shrimp should I use?

When you buy shrimp I can’t stress enough that you look to see where they are sourced from. If you live in the US shrimp should come from the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean or local Southern states. Be very cautious if buying shrimp from India or any Asian country. Many times you’ll be buying farmed shrimp and the waters the shrimp are raised in are not regulated. So buyer beware!

There are many European countries where the shrimp are amazing, but we rarely see them in our stores.

*Headless shrimp are always frozen. If you see them in a supermarket and they’re not, they’ve been thawed. 

two images cooking spinach and mushrooms in a large saute pan

After removing the shrimp and the garlic, add the mushrooms to the pan, along with additional olive oil if necessary and saute for 2-3 minutes

Add the spinach to the pan and stir until they begin to wilt.

shrimp added to pan with spinach and mushrooms

Add the sauteed shrimp and garlic back to pan. Season with crushed red pepper, sea salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture and allow shrimp to become fully cooked.

*Add more olive oil if necessary (or chicken stock)

two images adding and mixing pasta into the pan

Drain the cooked pasta and toss the pasta with the shrimp and spinach saute.

*Add additional olive oil or stock if its too dry.

garlic shrimp with mushrooms and spinach served over linguine on a white plate

Add a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese, serve and enjoy!

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garlic shrimp with mushrooms and spinach served over linguine on a white plate

Garlic Shrimp and Spinach over Linguine

Chef Dennis Littley
For a quick and delicious weeknight meal serve up my Garlic Shrimp and Supergreens over pasta.  Your family will love the flavor and you’ll love how easy it is to make.
4.94 from 44 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 872 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ⅔ pound shrimp peeled and deveined I used 16/ 20 count
  • ⅔ pound linguine or pasta of your choice
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped finely chopped
  • 2 cups spinach or greens of your choice
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil more as needed
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or more if you like spicy
  • grated romano cheese to taste garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on box.
    As the pasta is cooking begin preparing your saute dish by heating a large skillet on high heat
  • Start by adding olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic and shrimp. Turn down heat to medium and stir shrimp around so neither the shrimp or garlic burn.
  • Remove the shrimp and most of the garlic from the pan when shrimp are about ¾ of the way cooked (about 2 minutes). Set aside until they are needed.
  • After removing the shrimp and the garlic, add the mushrooms to the pan, along with additional olive oil if necessary and saute for 2-3 minutes
  • Add the spinach to the pan and stir until they begin to wilt.
  • Add the sauteed shrimp and garlic back to pan. Season with crushed red pepper, sea salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture and allow shrimp to become fully cooked.
    *Add more olive oil if necessary (or chicken stock)
  • Drain the cooked pasta and toss the pasta with the shrimp and spinach saute.
    *Add additional olive oil or stock if its too dry
  • Serve immediately with grated Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 872kcalCarbohydrates: 118gProtein: 55gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 381mgSodium: 1214mgPotassium: 986mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2815IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 6.6mg
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  1. Candy says

    January 16, 2025 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night with a few additions. Dennis always encourages that! I added a bit more garlic, some with shrimp and some with butter and mushrooms. Deglazed the pan with white wine and added some Tuscan seasoning with the pepper flakes.
    It was divine!! Great compliments from my husband. Plan on making for company next week!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      January 16, 2025 at 11:58 am

      It sounds like you made a delicious shrimp dish! I love that you changed it up a bit, thats what cooking is all about!

      Reply
  2. Arialdi says

    July 20, 2024 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love it so delicious and very easy to cook tanks so much chef Dennis

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      July 21, 2024 at 10:30 am

      I’m happy to hear you enjoyed my garlic shrimp!

      Reply
  3. Darla says

    March 11, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and I have to say “Thanks Chef Dennis!” Very delicious😋 I didn’t have any fresh mushrooms so I used canned and it’s the bomb! Definitely a fan and will be trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      March 11, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it Darla, I hope you find more recipes to try!

      Reply
  4. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious says

    April 02, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a perfect dinner idea for date night!

    Reply
  5. Sangita says

    March 30, 2021 at 8:13 am

    5 stars
    Looks absolutely delicious. What a delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Linda says

    March 28, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    omigosh…this is so good! I made this for a quick weeknight dinner and we love it! Adding this to our favorite recipe to make

    Reply
  7. Jacqueline Debono says

    March 28, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Love the combination of shrimps, mushrooms and spinach in this pasta recipe. It’s very true what you say abour pasta recipes being easy to make. Here in Italy, a lot of pasta recipes only have a few seasonal ingredients and don’t take long to make. You might find it useful to suggest using the pasta cooking water if the sauce seems dry. That’s what Italians do and it works really well!

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    March 28, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely dinner! I was looking for a nice shrimp pasta dish for date night and this one is it. The flavors and perfect and I will be making this one again.

    Reply
  9. Jen Sim says

    March 28, 2021 at 7:45 am

    This dish was simply delicious. Plus it includes shrimps, mushrooms and spinach which are some of my favourite ingredients! I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  10. Robin says

    March 28, 2021 at 4:16 am

    5 stars
    I could eat this meal every night – sensational!

    Reply
  11. Sunrit says

    March 27, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    My family Loved this recipe

    Reply
  12. Nayomi says

    March 27, 2021 at 3:59 am

    5 stars
    This looks and tastes amazing.

    Reply
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