Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta angel hair, linguine or similar
- ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup green olives chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.8 ounces pasta, ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.4 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.1 pound shrimp
- Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and chopped olives, then toss until everything is evenly coated.¼ cup green olives
- If the pasta looks dry, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time and toss again until the sauce loosens up.
- Top with chopped parsley, a spritz of lemon juice, and Parmesan if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- The serving size is 4 ounces of pasta. Actual calories may vary.
- I love to use garlic paste in this recipe. That's what I used in the photos. However, I've listed fresh garlic in the ingredients. Use whatever you have on hand.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
447
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
183
mg
61
%
Sodium
858
mg
36
%
Potassium
444
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
107
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
