Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes, a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. This recipe combines succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, complemented by juicy tomatoes for a burst of freshness in every bite. With its ease of preparation and tantalizing flavors, this meal will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it up for a cozy night in or impress your guests at your next gathering with this elegant yet simple seafood pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine (or pasta of choice)
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic (grated or finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the linguine until al dente (about 11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp, season with salt, and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes total). Remove from skillet.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, combine tomatoes, garlic, and butter. Stir in crushed red pepper; then add reserved pasta water and lemon juice until saucy.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet, stir to coat in sauce, then pour everything over the drained pasta. Toss gently and garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg