Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet

Name: Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Tender shrimp, fresh spinach and minced basil combine with tangy lemon and feta cheese to give this wonderful pasta toss a unique flavor. —Heidi Farnworth, Riverton, Utah

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 1 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted.
Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 429 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 216mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Shrimp Pasta with Spinach and Basil in Taste of Home February/March 2011

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ncst8wolfe

Nov 18, 2014

Loved it!
daisey5

Apr 7, 2014

I loved it. I used cooked shrimp and added it in last to warm up. I added extra Feta cheese as I love it. Very easy to make.
cbenne12

Mar 4, 2014

Nice and easy to make. Does not re-heat well.
veggiemama

Jul 17, 2012

Very good! My whole family enjoyed it, even my 4 year old and my very picky 2 year old! My husband doesn't like feta cheese, but I used just a little on his portion and got no complaints! I'll be making this again and again!
hoffmajl

Jul 4, 2012

Amazing flavor, light and great for warm summer evening. Followed recipe exactly.
cookingqueen493

Apr 13, 2012

One of the best shrimp dishes I've had so far!
LibbiPeach

Jul 9, 2011

I just love recipes like this, fresh and healthy ingredients. Hubby doesn't care for feta cheese, but easy enuf to leave it off of his. I liked everything about this one.
LibbiPeach

Jul 9, 2011

I just love recipes like this... fresh and healthy ingredients. Hubby doesn't like feta, so i left it off of his, but i like everything about this one.
Joy Lang

Apr 12, 2011

Loved it!
PM51

Apr 11, 2011

wonderful and easy! Even my picky family raved.