Indulge in a light yet flavorful Mediterranean-style seafood pasta dish featuring shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This crowd-pleasing meal is perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until melted.
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Add fresh shrimp and half of the minced garlic to the skillet, making sure the shrimp is not crowded.
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Sprinkle the uncooked side of the shrimp generously with paprika and salt. Cook for 1 minute until shrimp is pink on one side, and then flip the shrimp over and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink on the other side.
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Add chopped tomatoes, fresh spinach, the remaining minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the skillet with shrimp. Mix everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon more salt.
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Stir and cook over medium heat until shrimp is cooked through, and all ingredients are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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To serve, top each portion with grated Parmesan cheese.