Description
Savory Shrimp Delight: Burst Tomato Linguine Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Italy right to your dining table. With tender linguine, succulent shrimp, and sweet cherry tomatoes infused with aromatic garlic and fresh basil, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a delightful harmony of flavors that will impress everyone. Serve warm or at room temperature for a versatile meal that pairs beautifully with white wine.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ? cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes burst (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Mix drained linguine with the shrimp and tomato mixture. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg