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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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 55%
- Protein 34.96 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 98.27 g 36%
- Total Fat 57.57 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 28.76 g High 144%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 388.61 mg High 130%
- Sodium 186.78 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.85 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 389.73 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 286.83 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 380.28 mcg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin C 63.11 mg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 1100.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1100.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce healthy?
- Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1100.28 calories and 34.96 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 186.78 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 28.76 g (144% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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