Description
Double the flavor, double the gains. This vibrant and creamy shrimp linguine is loaded with juicy lemon-garlic shrimp, a velvety sauce, and a fresh twist of spinach and parsley. It’s the ultimate feel-good meal for your weekly prep or a family feast—all under 500 calories per serving!
Ingredients
• 1.6kg raw Argentinian shrimp, peeled
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tsp Italian herbs
• 2 tsp chili flakes
• 3 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• Juice of 1½ lemons
• 4–6 tsp olive oil
• 80g light butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra lemon juice (to finish)
• 500ml milk
• 240g light cream cheese
• 80g grated Parmesan
• Extra seasoning to taste: garlic, paprika, chili flakes, salt, Italian herbs
• 50ml pasta water
• 1kg cooked linguine (or pasta of choice)
• 2 handfuls of spinach
Instructions
Season the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with garlic, herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and lemon juice.
Cook in Batches: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, stir in milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Whisk over low heat until smooth and creamy. Season as needed and add a bit of pasta water to loosen.
Bring It All Together: Stir in spinach, cooked pasta, and shrimp. Toss gently until everything is coated and warmed.
Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 490/Serving
- Fat: 11g/Serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g/Serving
- Protein: 51g/Serving