Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells
Indulge in this creamy, flavor-packed pasta featuring tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive date-night meal, this easy recipe combines seafood and vegetables with pasta shells that soak up every drop of sauce. Whether you're looking for quick dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, or a satisfying seafood dish, this one-pan wonder delivers elegance without the fuss.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large Skillet
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain, toss with a little olive oil, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden.
- Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Push vegetables to one side, add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in Parmesan until melted and thickened.
- Toss pasta into the sauce until well coated. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before the cream. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
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