Karen's Shrimp~in~Love

12 oz linguine, uncooked

4-5 cups cleaned, medium fresh shrimp

4 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 cups (2 boxes) Cream Cheese

1 bag fresh, clean spinach, torn.....

{OR  3 boxes frozen spinach, thawed, drained}

3-4 large cloves garlic, minced

salt/pepper to taste

pinch red pepper

all purpose mixed seasoning to taste (ex: Tony Cachere's)

1 rib celery small diced

1 small onion small diced

olive oil to sautee'

Cook linguine as directed on package, being sure to add a good amount of salt to pasta water.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on medium~high heat.  Add olive oil, onions, garlic and celery and sautee' for several minutes.  Add shrimp, tomatoes, cream cheese and seasonings to pan.  Cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through and mixture is hot and well blended. 

Drain pasta; place in a large bowl.   Add spinach and toss.  If using fresh spinach it will wilt slowly as it heats.  Stir in shrimp mixture.

Plate and serve with a green salad and french garlic bread.

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February 18, 2008 - Recipe

Posted by Anonymous

This sounds and looks wonderful! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Dene

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February 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427

Sounds and looks yummy!!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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February 26, 2008 - mmm!

Posted by clairebear

Yum, that sounds so good!

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