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Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A light, bright, and impressive 5-ingredient dinner party pasta featuring plump shrimp, burst cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and a zesty lemon-olive oil emulsion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons capers, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup dry white wine

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients: Halve tomatoes, pit/halve olives, mince garlic, chop basil, zest/juice lemon, and pat shrimp dry.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Add tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they burst and release juices.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with tomatoes. Toss with lemon juice, zest, and olives. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a glossy sauce.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan. Add basil and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery. Save the starchy pasta water to help emulsify the sauce. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil as it is the base of the sauce. Taste before adding extra salt as olives and feta are salty.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 22

Keywords: Mediterranean shrimp pasta, quick dinner party recipe, 5-ingredient pasta, shrimp and tomatoes, easy weeknight dinner, gluten-free option

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