Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Print Version)

Succulent shrimp, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes mixed with a creamy sauce coat pasta for a quick, mouthwatering dish.

# Ingredients:

01 - 10 ½ oz (300g) linguine, cooked until firm to bite
02 - 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach leaves
03 - Zest from one lemon
04 - 1 shallot, chopped finely
05 - ¼ tsp black pepper
06 - 3 ½ oz (150g) sun-dried tomatoes, diced
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
09 - 1 tbsp plain butter
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - Splash of apple cider or broth
13 - 1 pound (450g) peeled raw shrimp, deveined
14 - 1 ½ cups (300g) light cream
15 - 4 large garlic cloves, crushed

# Steps:

01 - Dry the shrimp with paper towels, then toss with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
02 - Warm some olive oil over a medium flame and cook the garlic for a couple of minutes, stirring often.
03 - Stir fry the shrimp for about 2 minutes until they turn pink, then remove them from the skillet using a slotted spoon.
04 - Pour in a bit of broth or cider, then scrape up those flavorful bits stuck in the pan using a wooden spoon.
05 - Sauté diced shallots in melted butter for 5 minutes, then add in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 2 more minutes. Lower the heat after mixing well.
06 - Pour cream into the pan and combine with the cooked shrimp. Let it simmer lightly for a few minutes. Toss in spinach and stir until the leaves soften.
07 - Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce, making sure everything is coated. Sprinkle lemon zest and chopped parsley on top before eating.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - To avoid too much liquid in the pan, always pat your shrimp completely dry before you season them.