Description
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender shrimp and aromatic garlic with the comforting texture of linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes; cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer briefly before adding butter until melted.
- Return shrimp to skillet, add drained linguine, toss to combine, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Quick Dinner