Shrimp Scampi with Lemon Pasta and Burst Tomatoes

A zesty and fresh pasta dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with garlic, bursting cherry tomatoes, and tossed with al dente linguine in a bright lemon-herb sauce, finished with peppery arugula.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.36/serving

Dietary

• Pescatarian
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• fresh
• tangy
• sauté

Ingredients

• 2 ounce linguine
• 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounce shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup arugula
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst. If using, stir in the red pepper flakes.
4. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water.
5. Add the drained linguine and fresh arugula to the skillet. Toss everything together until the arugula just wilts and the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
6. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Leftovers are best enjoyed immediately due to the delicate texture of shrimp and arugula.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 364
• Protein: 23.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.1 g
• Fat: 8.7 g
• Fiber: 6.1 g
• Sodium: 1123 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sugar: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 125 mg