Shrimp and Pasta
A delightful, quick-to-make dish that marries tender pasta with succulent shrimp in a rich, savory sauce. This meal is perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With fresh ingredients like garlic, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, every bite bursts with flavor. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb raw large shrimp, deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes begin to burst (3-5 minutes).
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat; mix in chopped basil and lemon juice. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg