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A serving of garlic shrimp linguine with fresh spinach

Classic Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Spinach

This classic garlic shrimp linguine with spinach is a quick and easy seafood pasta dish. It features succulent shrimp, tender linguine, and fresh spinach in a flavorful garlic white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti

Shrimp

  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp peeled and deveined

Aromatics

  • 4 cloves Garlic minced

Fats & Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter

Vegetables

  • 4 cups Fresh baby spinach

Seasoning & Garnish

  • ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp Crushed red-pepper flakes
  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil Optional garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Pat shrimp dry then season lightly with salt and pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, use a good quality dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. If you don't have fresh spinach, frozen spinach can be used, but make sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water before adding. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.