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Basil Shrimp And Feta Pasta Recipe

A burst of Mediterranean flavor! This Basil Shrimp and Feta Pasta recipe is a quick and easy 30-minute meal that's packed with fresh ingredients. Juicy shrimp, salty feta, fragrant basil, and a bright lemon-tomato sauce create a dish that's both satisfying and unbelievably delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 366.2 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Shrimp And Feta Pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 pound cooked linguine

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How to Make Basil Shrimp And Feta Pasta

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 pound of shrimp. Sauté until the shrimp turn bright pink/orange, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  5. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  6. Simmer for 2 minutes, then gently stir in 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Cook until the feta is softened and creamy, about 1 minute more.
  8. Serve the sauce immediately over 1 pound cooked linguine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

13g

Carbs

16g

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