Shrimp Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
638 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Tomato Pasta
Description
This recipe blends a classic pasta base of spaghetti with a flavorful shrimp and tomato sauce. The sauce starts by sautéing onion and a generous amount of garlic in butter, providing a rich foundation. Diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes add acidity and gentle heat. The shrimp are seasoned and cooked separately before returning to the pan to finish cooking gently with the sauce, allowing their flavor to meld without becoming rubbery.
Lemon zest and juice add a refreshing brightness that lifts the rich tomato and butter flavors. Fresh parsley finishes the dish visually and provides a fresh herbal contrast. The final pasta is tossed with some cooking water to help the sauce coat the strands evenly.
The dish serves as a hearty yet light meal combining seafood and pasta, ideal for casual dinners or lunch. It pairs nicely with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
Ingredients
For the pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 12 ounces spaghetti
For the shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 10 garlic minced, cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 tomato deseeded and chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil; once boiling, add the salt. Add the pasta as per the packet instructions. Once cooked, reserve 2 cups of the cooking water and drain the pasta.1 tablespoon salt12 ounces / 340 g spaghetti
While the pasta is cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.1.5 lb / 680 g shrimp½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper
- Stir the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.¼ cup butter1 onion10 garlic cloves⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add in the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.8 tomatoes½ teaspoon salt
- Add the shrimp back into the skillet. Add the lemon zest and juice.1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Stir in the cooked pasta and parsley. Add ¼ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir everything together. Add more it looks dry.1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Toss to combine, check the seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 3401mg | 142% |
| Potassium | 1054mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2816IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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