Description
Shrimp pasta is a delightful dish that transports you straight to the Italian coastline with every forkful. Featuring succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a zesty sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors create a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll whip up this restaurant-quality meal in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften but retain their shape.
- Combine: Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together over low heat until well combined.
- Finish: Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top. Garnish with parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute shrimp with scallops or add additional vegetables like spinach. For extra brightness, consider adding lemon zest.