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Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach

Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Recipe | Quick & Easy

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As a busy mom, I’m always looking for tasty dinner recipes that are quick to make. This Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach dish is a seafood lover’s dream. It has a rich, garlicky cream sauce, tender shrimp, succulent crab, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes with restaurant-quality flavors

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz lump or jumbo crab meat
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seafood: Rinse shrimp and crab under cold water and pat dry. Thaw if frozen.
  2. Cook the pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  3. Make the cream sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Slowly add heavy cream, white wine, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Combine seafood and spinach: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in crab and fresh spinach, allowing spinach to wilt.
  5. Toss with pasta: Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
  6. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese on the side.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for dietary modifications.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Author: Lise
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg