Garlic Shrimp with Lime Garlic Pasta is a quick and easy meal full of flavor. Lime gives shrimp a bright citrus accent and the white wine sauce made with fresh tomatoes is perfect for serving over pasta.
At least once a week I like to serve a quick or meatless meal. It could be my Three Peppers Pizza, Pesto Chicken Florentine, or sometimes just a protein-rich hearty quinoa salad.
Today's meal, Garlic Shrimp with Basil, features shrimp as the protein source and is served with loads of garlic and a tangy pasta made with key limes from my yard. It's a little different but a nice change-up from the more familiar lemon pasta and comes out delicious!
This is a great recipe to fix when you're short on time and, when served with a side salad, will be a healthy addition to your weekly meal plan.
Love garlic? Try my roasted garlic in air fryer for a delicious spread or addition to many dishes.
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Ingredients
Lime-Garlic Pasta
- 1 lb. whole wheat pasta make it gluten-free with a gluten-free pasta
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ½ cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Garlic Basil Shrimp
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. shrimp shelled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup white wine I used Chardonnay
- ¼ cup basil leaves chopped
- 1 ½ cups tomatoes chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Lime Garlic Pasta
- Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In same pot, heat olive oil and saute 2 teaspoons minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and add in lime juice and zest.
- Add in pasta, Parmesan cheese and parsley and toss to coat.
- Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Replace lid on pot to keep warm while preparing shrimp.
Garlic Basil Shrimp
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side depending on size. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add minced garlic and pepper flakes to pan and saute 30 seconds.
- Add wine and simmer for 3 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Stir in basil, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper and shrimp.
- Continue to cook for 3 more minutes or until shrimp are warm.
- Serve over pasta with additional Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese on the side.
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This post has been updated and was first published on June 3, 2013.
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