SHRIMP, LEEK AND SPINACH PASTA

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Make and share this Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces gemelli pasta, fusilli or 12 ounces some other short pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, cut into half-moons (white and light green parts only)
salt and black pepper
1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
3/4 cup cream
10 ounces Baby Spinach (about 12 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and lemon zest and cook, tossing frequently, until the shrimp is opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Add the cream and ½ teaspoon salt to the pasta in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp mixture and the spinach and toss to combine.

Adesuwa Obasuyi
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This was my first time making shrimp leek and spinach pasta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making th


Efo Setrorme
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend


charlton kiplangat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Akbar Lala
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of spinach. It added a nice touch of freshness to the dish.


Logan Reid
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Idriisa Smart
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Abdiel Carmona
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This was my first time making shrimp leek and spinach pasta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making th


Ashe Man
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend


Yasin Sadat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Amen Sleshi
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of spinach. It added a nice touch of freshness to the dish.


Afran Shuvo160
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy we


Wandile Brain
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This shrimp leek and spinach pasta was a delight! The flavors of the shrimp, leeks, and spinach blended perfectly. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again!