Pan-Seared Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Name: Pan-Seared Shrimp and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz Shrimp; 1 cup Cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 Lemon; 8 oz Spaghetti; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

A vibrant, weeknight-friendly pasta dish with plump shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and a light garlic-lemon finish.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz Shrimp
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
2 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 Lemon
8 oz Spaghetti
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
2 tbsp Fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 lemon zested and 1/2 lemon juiced, then add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately.