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Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
652
kcal
Ingredients
1
pound
pasta
Similar to angel hair, cooked and drained with some of the pasta water reserved.
4
tablespoons
olive oil
3
garlic cloves
minced
1 ½
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
pound
shrimp
cleaned and deveined
½
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
5 to 6
green olives
chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and r
eserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water
.
1 pound pasta
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Add garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes to the pan.
3 garlic cloves,
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt,
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cook for 1 minute until garlic is tender and fragrant.
Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Shrimp will become translucent and pink when done.
1 pound shrimp
Remove from heat and add the cooked pasta and olives and toss with garlic mixture to combine.
5 to 6 green olives
Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if the pasta is too dry.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a 4-ounce serving of pasta. Actual calories may vary.
Nutrition
Serving:
4
ounces
|
Calories:
652
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
86
g
|
Protein:
38
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
183
mg
|
Sodium:
1097
mg
|
Potassium:
569
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
94
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
105
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg