Kitchen Oils 101/Lemon Olive Oil Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ¼ lbs fresh shrimp
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 8 oz linguine, cooked
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  2. Toss in shrimp, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until shrimp start to turn pink, but not fully cooked.
  3. Add oregano, and spinach. Cook until wilted.
  4. Add cooked pasta, additional 2 tablespoons of oil, parmesan and parsley. Mix well.
  5. When shrimp are cooked, add lemon juice. Serve while hot.