Shrimp Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Description
The recipe involves grilling shrimp and cherry tomatoes skewered and brushed with olive oil and seasoned with a simple spice blend of black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Grilling adds gentle char and softens the tomatoes and cooks shrimp to tender pink perfection. Meanwhile, linguine is cooked al dente according to package instructions, then combined with butter and reserved pasta water to create a lightly glossy coating.
After grilling, shrimp and tomatoes are removed from skewers and mixed into the pasta, building layers of flavor and texture. Fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese added at the end provide herbal brightness and savory richness, balancing the dish. The preparation offers a lightly smoky, fresh seafood pasta suited for a casual meal.
Wooden skewers should be soaked beforehand to prevent burning. Alternative cooking methods include using a grill pan or skillet if grilling is not available. This flexibility allows the technique to adapt to indoor cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. linguine pasta uncooked
- 16 cherry tomato
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on, uncooked, large
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ¼ c. Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package directions
- Meanwhile thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with olive oil. Thread shrimp onto skewers, brush with remaining olive oil. Mix seasonings together in small dish. Sprinkle over shrimp.
- Grill shrimp and tomatoes, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and tomatoes are slightly softened, turning occasionally.
- Drain linguine, reserve 1/4 c. pasta water. In the same saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add linguine, butter and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Toss to combine.
- Remove shrimp and tomatoes from skewers. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle basil and Parmesan cheese on top of pasta and serve.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Grilling can be substituted with a grill pan or sautéing shrimp and tomatoes in a skillet if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 314mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1314mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20.4mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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