Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
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 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 reserve 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 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 Facts
Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
652
% 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
1097
mg
46
%
Potassium
569
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
86
g
29
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
94
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
105
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
