Description
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a light sauce, all beautifully tossed with linguine. This dish not only boasts vibrant flavors but also offers a satisfying and nutritious meal that will impress your family and guests alike.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for one minute before adding butter until melted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked linguine; toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg