Easy Shrimp Pasta
A delightful and quick pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and infused with garlic and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta Substitute with spaghetti or fettuccine if desired.
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh is ideal, but frozen shrimp can be used if fully thawed.
- 2 tbsp olive oil Helps to prevent shrimp from sticking.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Watch for burning to prevent bitterness.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Will release juices to create a sauce.
- 1/4 cup white wine Optional; can substitute with seafood broth or lemon juice.
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste for spiciness.
- Salt and pepper to taste Season as needed for flavor.
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add cherry tomatoes and white wine; simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the shrimp mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips: Don't overcook shrimp; taste as you go; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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