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Tuscan Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This Tuscan Shrimp Pasta recipe serves up juicy, pan-fried shrimp on a bed of garlic and sun-dried tomato Alfredo pasta, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. This recipe moves quickly, so prepare all of your ingredients before beginning and your pasta should finish cooking just as you are finishing the sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8-12 oz linguine or your favorite pasta, even gluten free!
  • 1 lb large shrimp 21-25 ct, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves thinly sliced or torn into pieces

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, make the tuscan shrimp sauce (don’t forget to save 1/2 cup of pasta water).
  2. Add shrimp to a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat in seasoning.
  3. Set a large non-reactive skillet over medium heat and add oil and butter. Swirl the pan to prevent butter from splattering. Once the butter is done foaming, add the shrimp in a single layer and sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through then transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed then add sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook sauce another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in the cream and sprinkle parmesan over the top. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for one minute until the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add shrimp and most of your chopped basil to the pan and remove from heat.
  7. When the pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to coat the noodles in sauce. Add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce and reach your desired sauce consistency. Garnish with remaining chopped basil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbs 34g Protein 19g (38%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 612mg (26%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 864IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbs 34g
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 612mg 26%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 864IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.