Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp (Print Version)
Tender shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, and wilted spinach combine in a luscious Parmesan cream pasta.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
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5 ounces fresh baby spinach
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8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Pasta
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12 ounces pasta shells
→ Dairy
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender and golden with browned edges and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Add baby spinach to the skillet with mushrooms and stir gently until spinach wilts but retains bright green color, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir gently while simmering for 4 to 5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and flavors meld.
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Stir grated Parmesan into the sauce until fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Return cooked pasta shells and seared shrimp to the skillet, tossing carefully to coat evenly with sauce.
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Add fresh lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For best flavor, grate Parmesan cheese fresh. If sauce thickens upon standing, loosen with reserved pasta water or additional broth before reheating.
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Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to two days; reheat gently to preserve shrimp texture.