Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

PASTA / SEAFOOD

Yield: Approximately 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 4 - 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to saucepan.  Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 1 tablespoon oil.  Cover to keep warm.
  2. While the pasta is cooking heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir 1 minute.  Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes, cook and stir 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in wine, broth, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.  Remove from heat, stir in parsley and butter until butter is melted.  Add shrimp mixture to pasta in sauce - pan toss to mix.
  4. Pour into a serving bowl and top with parmesan cheese.

Tara's Tidbits®: Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins and this dish comes together literally in minutes.  Ideal for a quick meal that’s even elegant enough to serve to guests.

 


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