Description
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells is a comforting pasta dish packed with juicy shrimp, earthy mushrooms, baby spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-style meal made in just 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights when you’re craving something special but easy.
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta shells
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups baby spinach
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and a splash of olive oil if needed. Sauté sliced mushrooms for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Return shrimp and pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine everything in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water or extra cream if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Serve warm, topped with additional Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Do not overcook the shrimp; they only need about 2 minutes per side.
If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of reserved pasta water or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 210
Keywords: creamy shrimp pasta, mushroom shrimp shells, spinach pasta, quick pasta dinner