# Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

> Quick pasta tossed with garlicky shrimp, lemon and baby spinach.

Serves 4. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min. dinner; dairy-free, pescatarian, high-protein. Contains: shellfish, gluten, wheat.

Nutrition per serving (USDA FoodData Central): 550 calories, 41 g protein, 67 g carbs, 12 g fat, 4 g fiber, 800 mg sodium.

## Ingredients

- 12 oz dried pasta
- 1 1/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 clove garlic, sliced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
3. Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining oil, garlic and cayenne, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
5. Add the pasta, shrimp, lemon juice and a splash of pasta water. Toss 1 minute until glossy.
6. Top with parsley and serve.

recipe_id: `lemon-garlic-shrimp-pasta` (use with the Mise MCP tools build_shopping_list and log_calories)