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How to Make Shrimp Spaghetti in Olive Oil Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp spaghetti in olive oil dressing is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of tender shrimp, al dente spaghetti, and a zesty olive oil dressing is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

This recipe is a great way to incorporate seafood into your diet without spending hours in the kitchen. The shrimp cooks up quickly, while the olive oil dressing comes together in just a few minutes. Plus, the wh...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, occasionally stirring until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return spaghetti to the pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach, zucchini, squash, pine nuts, and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Heat another tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until shrimp are bright pink and centers are opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir vegetable mixture, shrimp, and olive oil mixture into spaghetti until combined.

    • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 971mg

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    Seafood recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Mediterranean recipes
    Italian recipes
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