Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes is a delightful, quick meal that brings the flavors of the sea to your table in just 25 minutes. This dish features succulent shrimp and vibrant cherry tomatoes bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special date nights. With its easy preparation and fresh ingredients, this pasta dish promises to impress everyone at your dining table. Garnished with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that elevates any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine (or your favorite long pasta)
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, season with salt, and cook linguine until al dente (about 11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté shrimp until pink (about 2–3 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter, and crushed red pepper. Stir until butter melts; add reserved pasta water and lemon juice to create a sauce.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Toss with drained pasta and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg