Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and pasta for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining butter to skillet, then stir in cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Toss with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding tomatoes.
- Use zucchini noodles instead of pasta for a low-carb option.
- Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg