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EASY Shrimp Pasta without Cream
This easy and delicious shrimp pasta recipe is made without cream, focusing on fresh ingredients and a flavorful tomato-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, it combines succulent shrimp with cherry tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, and fresh parsley, all tossed with al dente pasta and a touch of pasta water for a luscious finish. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavors, and a sprinkle of Gouda cheese adds a savory touch.
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Sautéing seasoned shrimp
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
36g
Protein
62g
Carbs
29g
Fat
Cherry tomatoes and butter creating the sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Pasta mixed with the vibrant sauce and shrimp
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve two ladles of pasta water.9m
Preview9mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve two ladles of pasta water. - While the pasta cooks, heat 4 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and chili flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, heat 4 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and chili flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside. - In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped red pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped red pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. - Add the halved cherry tomatoes and 15g of butter to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.4m
Preview4mPreviewAdd the halved cherry tomatoes and 15g of butter to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices. - Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the tomato mixture. Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta water, fresh chopped parsley, and the juice of half a lemon. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.2m
Preview2mPreviewReturn the cooked shrimp to the pan with the tomato mixture. Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta water, fresh chopped parsley, and the juice of half a lemon. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce. - Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Gouda cheese.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with freshly grated Gouda cheese.
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