Description
A quick and flavorful dinner idea featuring shrimp and pasta with garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they soften.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, remaining olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or a splash of white wine after adding the tomatoes.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg