Wallelf - Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Red Peppers and Spinach

Wallelf;9784470 said:

We're having leftovers, but it's left over this:

Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Red Peppers and Spinach

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Deli Parmesan cheese, finely grated
16 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Roasted Red peppers, shopped coarsely
2 pounds peeled/deveined shrimp, thawed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or stock)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
9 oz bag baby spinach leaves OR a 10 oz box frozen spinach, thawed and drained


Steps

1. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.
2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place oil and garlic in pan; cook 3–4 minutes
3. Add peppers, shrimp, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth; cook 2–3 minutes or until reduced by about one-half and shrimp have just turned pink and opaque.
5. Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, spinach, cheese, pasta, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss until butter and cheese melts and spinach wilts. Serve with extra cheese for topping.

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