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Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Basil Pasta

Garlic, Basil and Tomatoes lend their flavors to this simple and healthy Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Basil Pasta recipe.
Course pasta
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword grilled shrimp, mediterranean pasta
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 20 raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Ken's Garlic & Basil flavor Simply Vinaigrette
  • 1 package spaghetti pasta
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinade the shrimp in the Garlic & Basil Simply Vinaigrette dressing for at least 30 minutes
  • While shrimp is marinating, prepare pasta according to package instructions
  • In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
  • Once pasta is finished, drain and toss together with cherry tomato and lemon mixture
  • Saute shrimp over medium-high heat on stove with 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through (about 2 min each side)
  • Remove shrimp and add to pasta
  • Plate pasta and top with a little bit of fresh parmesan cheese