Charlot's Famous Shrimp Pasta

My children LOVE shrimp is that strange? When asked what her favorite foods are out of Charlot's, top 10 because who doesn't have a top ten, at least four are shrimp of some kind. But this dish it takes the cake for number two spot on the little bits list...why isn't it number one because tacos are number one and truly I never question or doubt someone who keeps tacos so high on their priority list. 

The awesome thing about this dish is Charlot can make nearly all of it on her own with very little supervision from me! BONUS DAYS!!! She loves to cook and create in the kitchen and obviously by the below picture her brother has no problems being her assistant. If you are in the mood for a quick and easy yet delicious supper this should be on your radar!!! Get your kids involved as well you might be surprised just how much more they will try when they are helping to prepare the meal! Charlot created Conrad recommended! 

Shrimp and Spinach Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

1 lb Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

3 TBSP Butter (divided)

1 pint Heavy Cream

1 TBSP Minced Garlic

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Pepper

1 Lemon (zest and juice)

2 Cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 bag fresh spinach

½ lb Fettuccine Noodles

Place shrimp in a large bowl and toss with Red Pepper Flakes. In a large pot boil water and salt it prior to adding noodles cook according to package directions and drain. While pasta is cooking in large non stick skillet melt 1 tbsp of butter add in the shrimp and cook until just pink. Remove shrimp from skillet in the same skillet melt additional butter add in cream and garlic and cook over a medium heat allow to reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in lemon juice, zest and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add in spinach and allow the leaves to wilt. Toss the sauce with noodles and top with shrimp. Add additional cheese to the top.   

Here my celebrity chef is making her cooking publication debut, she reminded me she has been in the paper before for coloring contests. Well thank you sweet child I will try to remember just how famous and multi-talented you are. But in all honesty I couldn't be more proud of her and more excited for this love of cooking to continue to develop.