Pan-Seared Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Name: Pan-Seared Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off); 3.5 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 lemon (juiced); 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped); 2 tablespoon Italian dressing; 2 slice Italian bread; 1 tablespoon butter (softened)

Tender shrimp pan-seared with garlic and cherry tomatoes, tossed with spaghetti, and served with a simple green salad and crusty garlic bread.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $10.10/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

8 ounce spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off)
3.5 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 lemon (juiced)
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
2 tablespoon Italian dressing
2 slice Italian bread
1 tablespoon butter (softened)

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peeled shrimp and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst.
Stir in the chicken broth and reserved pasta water, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked spaghetti, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss with the pasta. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Prepare garlic bread: in a small bowl, mix softened butter and 1/2 clove minced garlic. Spread on Italian bread slices and toast or broil until golden brown.
Chop romaine lettuce and toss with Italian dressing for a simple green salad.
Serve the pan-seared garlic shrimp pasta with the green salad and garlic bread.

Notes

Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta for extra flavor, or a sprinkle of fresh basil for freshness. You can also use linguine or fettuccine instead of spaghetti.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 820
Protein: 59.5 g
Carbohydrates: 79.2 g
Fat: 29.1 g
Fiber: 9.3 g
Sodium: 1150 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Sugar: 8.7 g
Cholesterol: 380 mg