Description
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s also healthy and satisfying, give this Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes recipe a try. It’s a great way to get a balanced meal on the table in just about 15 minutes. It’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 pound 16/20-count shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 small fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- pasta water
Instructions
- While the water is boiling for the pasta, prep the remaining ingredients.
- Salt the water for the pasta. Dunk the pasta.
- In a separate saucepan, heat up the olive oil and butter to just a sizzle.
- Add in the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt.
- Allow the tomatoes to cook down for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic and shallots, half of the black pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add in the fresh basil, white wine and a few small ladles of pasta water. Cook for another minute.
- Add in the shrimp and fresh spinach. Toss.
- Add the al dente pasta directly from the pot, along with another ladle of pasta water.
- The shrimp will finish cooking as you toss the pasta. This will only take a minute.
- Plate the pasta. Top with the pan sauce.
- Garnish with fresh lemon zest and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve with crusty bread and ENJOY!
Notes
- Do NOT forget to salt the water for the pasta.
- Cook pasta to al dente
- Do NOT overcook the shrimp.
- If the pasta seems a little dry, add more pasta water.
- See post for tips on how to cook pasta and carb-free alternatives to pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving