Shrimp Linguine with Garlic Tomatoes

Name: Shrimp Linguine with Garlic Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounce linguine pasta (uncooked); 0.5 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving); 2 cup mixed green salad (store-bought); 2 tablespoon Italian dressing (store-bought); 2 slice garlic bread (store-bought)

A vibrant pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic, tossed with linguine for a flavorful and quick weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.56/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

6 ounce linguine pasta (uncooked)
0.5 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
2 cup mixed green salad (store-bought)
2 tablespoon Italian dressing (store-bought)
2 slice garlic bread (store-bought)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly and release their juices. Season with salt and black pepper.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained linguine and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with the mixed green salad dressed with Italian dressing, and garlic bread on the side.

Notes

For an even quicker meal, use pre-cooked shrimp and simply warm them through in the sauce for the last minute. Chicken broth can be substituted for dry white wine if preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 760
Protein: 45.3 g
Carbohydrates: 83.1 g
Fat: 28.5 g
Fiber: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1450 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 9.2 g
Cholesterol: 230 mg