Description
Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells recipe is a comforting seafood pasta dish that feels gourmet without the fuss. Stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, juicy shrimp, fresh spinach, and tossed in a luscious parmesan garlic cream sauce, it’s perfect for a quick dinner, cozy date night, or elegant dinner party. If you’re on the lookout for new easy dinner ideas, a quick weeknight recipe, or simply delicious comfort food, this dish will earn its spot in your rotation. It’s also packed with protein and ready in under 40 minutes—ideal for those who want real food fast.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups fresh spinach
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and remove from pan.
3. Add remaining butter to the pan, then add shrimp. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with mushrooms.
4. Add minced garlic to the same pan. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in fresh spinach. Cook until wilted.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Return shrimp and mushrooms to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta shells and gently toss everything together to coat with sauce.
7. Let it warm through for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and will toughen if left too long.
Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Use fresh parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp pasta, easy seafood dinner, quick comfort food