Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A delicious blend of shrimp, pasta, and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- ¾ lb thin spaghetti
- Kosher salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Black pepper
- ½ red onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes)
- 1 cup dry white wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 to 3 vine ripe tomatoes chopped
- Parmesan cheese to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water per package instructions (about 9 minutes). Reserve some starchy water and drain well.
- In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add more olive oil if necessary, reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté onions, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in wine, scrape up bits, and cook for 1 minute. Add lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in parsley and tomatoes, season with salt, and toss for 30-40 seconds.
- Add cooked pasta, tossing to coat, adding starchy water as needed.
- Finally, add shrimp back in and warm through for 30 seconds. Serve with Parmesan cheese and extra red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using seafood stock instead of water for cooking the pasta!