Italian Shrimp Pasta – A Quick, Flavorful, and Elegant Dish
A quick, flavorful Italian shrimp pasta dish made with tender shrimp, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a white wine sauce, all served over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes
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Juice and zest of 1 lemon
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Fresh basil, chopped
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then deglaze with wine. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
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Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and pasta water. Stir in shrimp and pasta.
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Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan, then serve.
Notes
For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute chicken broth.