Quick Shrimp Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful shrimp pasta recipe—a crowd-pleasing dish ready in just 30 minutes! Succulent shrimp are sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes and a hint of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. A splash of white wine and freshly squeezed lemon juice elevate the light, savory sauce that clings effortlessly to al dente spaghetti. Finished with fresh parsley and an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this pasta is perfect for busy nights when you crave restaurant-quality comfort food without the fuss. Adjust the spice and garnish to suit your taste, and enjoy a satisfying meal that's as simple as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup white wine (optional)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for garnish grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine, if using, and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet until well coated in the sauce.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and mix gently to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat everything through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 3318 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.5 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1944 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
