Spicy Shrimp Spinach Pasta

Spicy Shrimp Spinach Pasta –  an easy 30-minute weeknight spinach spaghetti dinner that delivers a huge punch of flavor with no cream and just a handful of ingredients. Spicy, creamy, loaded pasta dinner that everyone would love!

While some of you are already busy planning out for the holidays, let me share with you today one of my favorite quick dinners that always saves me time without compromising the taste.

If you find spaghetti fettuccine with the creamy sauce too heavy for your liking,  then this is a great alternative. It’s elegant, great for a weeknight meal, and good enough for a celebratory meal with family and friends.

Sometimes, I’m amazed at the amount of pasta I have in the pantry – when they go on sale I stock up.

Silly me, I’m afraid I’m going to run out, or don’t want to have to make a last-minute run to the store when there is a spontaneous decision to cook with it. I wasn’t too crazy about spaghetti until my mini-chef was born. Seriously, I have yet to come across a kid that does not like spaghetti and meatballs.

This one right here is not his cup of tea – he doesn’t like shrimp. He loads up on this spicy spinach spaghetti and pushes the shrimp aside. Not complaining at all because that means more shrimp for moi.

What’s in a Shrimp Spinach Pasta Recipe?

This meal can be made in 30 minutes,  start with the spaghetti first and while it’s cooking, cut up onions, bell pepper and tomatoes. I don’t go crazy with the ingredients for this recipe. Just a handful of pantry staple ingredients for this seafood pasta and you’re good to go.

Here’s what you need to prepare for this mighty fine shrimp pasta meal:

1. Spaghetti
2. Shrimp
3. Creole Seasoning
4. Olive or Canola Oil
5. Butter
6. Tomatoes, Bell pepper, and Garlic
7. Thyme
8. Smoked Paprika
9. Red Pepper Flakes
10. Lemon Juice
11. Chicken Broth
12. Salt and Pepper

How to Wilt Spinach

Overcooking spinach will result in unpleasant slimy leaves with a more prominent bitter flavor. The spinach doesn’t really cook – per se, it just gets wilted from the heat of the warm spaghetti. It’s the last one to be added to the skillet. All you have to do is give it a quick stir after adding it to fully combine all the ingredients and then turn off the heat. No need to expose the spinach longer in the heat as it cooks quickly.

How to Store Leftover Spinach Pasta?

Store leftover cooled spinach spaghetti in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. And since we have seafood in this spinach pasta recipe, I recommend that you store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator so the shrimp will keep longer. Then just reheat them for a couple of minutes on a stovetop while making sure not to overcook the shrimp.

I don’t recommend freezing because this recipe is best at the time you make it with fresh ingredients!

Love Spinach? Try These Other Spinach Recipes

1. Spinach Artichoke Dip
2. Spinach Dip
3. Creamed Spinach Recipe
4. Spinach Quiche
5. Stewed Spinach

More Pasta Recipes

If you love pasta as I do, check out our other scrumptious pasta recipes below. You won’t regret trying them all!

1. Rasta Pasta
2. Creamy Jerk Spaghetti
3. Cajun Chicken Pasta
4. Shrimp Scampi Pasta
5. Chicken Alfredo
6. Mac and Cheese

How To Make Shrimp Spinach Pasta

Start by boiling spaghetti in a large pot, according to box instructions. Drain and set aside. While the spaghetti is boiling chop onions, tomato and bell pepper, if using whole garlic then mince. Lightly season the shrimp with creole spice. Heat oil over medium heat in a heavy bottomed Dutch/ or skillet. Add, about 1-2 Tablespoons of oil, followed by shrimp, sauté for about 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is bright red and begins to curl. Remove shrimp from skillet and transfer to a plate. Add about 1-2 Tablespoons of butter to the pan. Followed by onions, garlic, tomatoes, thyme, bell pepper, smoked paprika and pepper flakes. Let it simmer for about for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent any burns.

Pour in chicken stock, and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Cook for about a minute, and then season with salt and pepper. Add drained spaghetti and shrimp.

Followed by spinach to the skillet, mix to fully combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Turn off heat and let it soak up some of the sauce. Serve warm and garnish with lemon wedge.

Watch How To Make It

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This recipe was first published on June 2015  and has been updated with a video and added tips.