Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta recipe! Perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti is tossed with juicy, seared shrimp, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, and tender wilted spinach, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The dish is brightened with a zesty pop of fresh lemon juice and zest, while crumbled feta cheese melts into a creamy, tangy sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Finished with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is both light and satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, one-pan meal that’s ideal for busy nights or relaxed gatherings. Perfectly balanced and utterly delicious, this shrimp pasta dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly blistered.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to combine.
Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the pasta. Add the red pepper flakes, crumbled feta cheese, and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything thoroughly, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve a light, creamy coating.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1057 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 4283 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 168.2 g | 336% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1609 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2452 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
