Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta
Mediterranean Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner with pantry staples, fresh shrimp, and lemon. Ready in 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons capers drained
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in salted water according to the package directions.8 ounces angel hair pasta
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and begun to appear translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Cook slowly, taking care not to allow the onion and garlic to brown.1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and capers. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.3 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons capers
- Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp just turn pink – about 5 minutes.1 pound medium shrimp
- Stir in the lemon juice. Add approximately 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to the sauce stirring it in a little at a time.juice of 2 lemons
- Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet and toss with the shrimp and sauce.
Notes
- Cook the onion and garlic gently without browning which can make them bitter.
- Add the pasta water a little at a time so the sauce coats the pasta without becoming thin.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 346mg | Sodium: 1305mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 4mg
