Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ok, it's been ages since my cooking experiment of new dishes. Why??? I've been such a busy bee in all aspects of my life. Some busy was good and some no good at all. Well, am I any freer? Nope but I came across this recipe and found it easy enough and true enough, it was super easy to prepare and easy to cook.

 

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz linguine

2 Tbsp. olive oil

8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1¼ lbs large shrimp

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp dried oregano

4 cups baby spinach

¼ cup Parmesan

2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

PREP:

1. In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook (stirring frequently) until al dente.
2. Drain and set aside pasta.
3. In the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until fragrant.
4. Toss in shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and stir until shrimp start to turn pink, but are not fully cooked.
5. Add oregano and spinach, cook until wilted. 
6. Return cooked pasta to the pot, add remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until well mixed and the butter is melted.
7. When the shrimp are cooked, add lemon juice, mix once more, then serve while hot. 

And most importantly, I got a thumbs up from my baby girl. She loved it and that smile on her face was priceless!!!