Peppery Pasta with Shrimp & Spinach

If you’re craving a pasta dish that’s bold, fresh, and full of flavor, this Peppery Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach delivers in every bite. Tender shrimp, vibrant spinach, and perfectly cooked linguine come together with bright lemon, savory shallots, and a buttery pan sauce. The star ingredient—Benissimo Garlic Pepper Seasoning—adds the ideal balance of garlic and cracked pepper, bringing depth and warmth to the entire dish. It’s a restaurant-quality seafood pasta that feels special yet comes together quickly, making it perfect for nights when you want something impressive without extra effort.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Garlic Pepper Seasoning
½ teaspoon salt, divided
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
4 quarts water
8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon EVOO
½ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, cut in half horizontally
2 tablespoons minced shallots
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup shaved fresh Romano cheese

Instructions:

1. Combine 1 tablespoon Garlic Pepper Seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and spinach in a large bowl; toss well.
2. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot.  Add pasta; cook 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.  Add hot pasta to spinach mixture, and toss well until spinach wilts.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining tablespoon Garlic Pepper Seasoning; sauté 1 minute.  Add shallots; sauté 1 minute or until shrimp are done.  Remove shrimp from pan.  Add broth and lemon juice to pan, scraping pan to loosen bits; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.  Return shrimp to pan.  Remove from heat; stir in butter.
4. Divide pasta equally among four plates.  Spoon ⅓ cup shrimp mixture over each serving.  Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese

This satisfying seafood pasta is a perfect example of the easy recipes, weeknight recipes, and family recipes that make home cooking enjoyable and stress-free. With tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and bold seasoning, this shrimp and spinach pasta, garlic pepper shrimp pasta, and lemon shrimp linguine recipe offers bright, balanced flavors in every forkful. It’s a quick yet elegant meal that works just as well for busy evenings as it does for relaxed dinners with friends or family. With Benissimo’s flavorful seasonings helping you build incredible taste effortlessly, your kitchen just got Benissimo’d—because good taste runs in the family.