Fresh Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti

Fresh Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 pound grape tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • A pinch of salt
  • A sprinkle of parsley
  • 1 ½ pound medium-sized shrimp cleaned and deveined (roughly chop 3-4 of the shrimp)
  • 1 pound of spaghetti or linguine
  • A glass of white wine
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water reaches a boiling point, start making your sauce. In a medium skillet, add olive oil, followed by tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and a sprinkle of parsley. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and begin to break down.
  • When the tomatoes are soft, season the pasta water with salt, so it tastes like a well-seasoned soup, then add pasta and cook until very al dente. Add the shrimp to the skillet with the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the shrimp are just cooked through, taking care not to overcook.
  • When the pasta is very al dente, drain it and toss in the sauce; add a ladle of pasta water and mix pasta with the sauce until well combined.
  • Plate it and sprinkle some lemon zest on it (you can add extra parsley to taste). Enjoy!

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