Shrimp, Spinach, and Tomato Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce

Tabithatalksfood.com
serves 2-4
Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked Fettuccine noodles
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound raw shrimp, deveined, tails removed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon


• Garnish:
• Lemon juice
• Parmesan cheese​

Preparation

• Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan to medium heat. Add red pepper flakes and 1/2 garlic until fragrant, or about 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook shrimp for about 1 minute on each side, or until starts to turn pink.
• Add remaining garlic, spinach, and tomatoes and cook until spinach has wilted, or 2-3 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta to pan with 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice. Stir until fully mixed and butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot, garnished with lemon and Parmesan cheese if desired.

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