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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
Table of Contents:
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  • 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?
  • More Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Spinach over Linguine

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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.

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. Marta says

    March 26, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe. We absolutely love shrimp, pasta and spinach, so, this was right up our alley. We used Texas Gulf shrimp and had a great meal.

    Reply
  2. Jill says

    March 26, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds perfect!! I love the combo of the shrimp and veggies!

    Reply
  3. Leslie says

    March 26, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love this pasta recipe! I also love your idea of adding asparagus. That would be a fun ingredient to try with this!

    Reply
  4. Amy Liu Dong says

    March 26, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    We are going to celebrate my Aunt’s birthday tomorrow, and this is one of the delicious dishes to prepare for that celebration.

    Reply
  5. Stine Mari says

    March 26, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect! I love the addition of mushroom, that umami is hard to beat. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    I am a pasta lover and this recipe is delicious 🙂

    Reply
  7. Alexandra says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and full of flavour – love the garlic and red pepper flakes.

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    This is a comfort food for me. I love how light it is.

    Reply
  9. Nora says

    March 26, 2021 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This looks delicious! Have to try this out soon! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Maur says

    March 25, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    That’s my all-time favorite shrimp recipe. Love the flavors chef D

    Reply
  11. Betsy says

    January 06, 2020 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Truly delicious. I used baby spinach, whole wheat linguine and reduced quantities of that and shrimp for two people. Thanks Chef Dennis!

    Reply
    • Freya says

      March 26, 2021 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      Such a yummy recipe!

      Reply
  12. Kath says

    December 08, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Looks fantastic, Dennis! I agree with you about Barilla pasta. I’m lucky though, because Bob, who can eat wheat, doesn’t mind the Barilla gluten free. 🙂 Happy holidays to you and Lisa!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      December 09, 2015 at 8:46 am

      It really isn’t much different than regular, it just doesn’t hold up for the second day.
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Luke Shearing says

    July 18, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    This is going to be just delicious now thanks, Chef Dennis Littley!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      July 19, 2015 at 8:48 am

      You’re very welcome Luke and thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Kath says

    July 17, 2015 at 10:01 am

    What a great-looking quick dinner for two! I’m pinning it to save for later. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thank Kath! Easy and delicious is always a winning combination for dinner!

      Reply
  15. Sami says

    July 17, 2015 at 7:10 am

    OMG this sounds SO good. I am dying to make this and won’t have a chance until late next week. Oh my, drool. Thank you Chef Dennis

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks Sami, I hope you enjoy the dinner as much as we did!

      Reply
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