Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce
Juicy shrimp simmer in a garlicky butter sauce with ripe tomato and fresh basil, then tumble over tender angel hair for a light yet indulgent bite. The Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce balances bright herbs and sweetness from tomato with rich, buttery depth, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner that still feels special.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- 2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp in the hot butter, stirring occasionally, until the meat turns opaque and the outside is bright pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a warm plate.
- 3
Cook and stir the garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato, the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, the basil, and the extra-virgin olive oil. Stir in the cooked shrimp.
- 4
Serve over the warm pasta and garnish with additional basil.
- Calories 1100.28 kcal High
- Protein 34.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 98.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 57.57 g High
- Saturated Fat 28.76 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 388.61 mg High
- Sodium 186.78 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.85 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.03 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1167.3 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 286.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 473.57 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 141.51 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄