Fettuccine With Shrimp Tomatoes And Basil Recipe

A quick and easy 25-minute weeknight meal! This recipe, originally from a 1990 Houston Post article promoting Bon Appetit's "Too Busy to Cook," is a family favorite. Enjoy succulent shrimp tossed with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. A burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 807.9 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.0 (15 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fettuccine With Shrimp Tomatoes And Basil

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How to Make Fettuccine With Shrimp Tomatoes And Basil

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, peel and devein the shrimp.
  3. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the basil.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  7. Add chopped tomatoes, olives, and basil to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until tomatoes soften slightly.
  8. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomato mixture.
  9. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

27g

Carbs

30g