This Angel Hair Shrimp Tomatoes and Lemon Pasta dish are great because the ingredients are easy to obtain and available year-round. Then there’s the flavor. The lemon zest adds a wonderful citrusy zing to the sweetness of the tomatoes, which is amped up with a bit of sugar. The shrimp adds a wonderful texture.
So I love cooking with angel hair pasta. The texture is great, and because it is so thin and delicate it adds an automatic air of refinement to the dish. It’s also just that bit lighter than eating spaghetti, meaning the dish keeps its overall lightness. This is undoubtedly a great dish to rustle up when you want to impress but look like you absolutely didn’t try!
Great Reasons to Eat Shrimp:
- Shrimp is a hugely popular shellfish, and not just because of the flavour. It’s also a great source of vitamins D and B12, as well as selenium.
- Additionally, it is available all year round.
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Looking for other similarly delicious pasta dishes? Check out my Vodka Pasta, for a simple but super tasty pasta option.
Angel Hair, Shrimp, Tomatoes and Lemon Pasta
This Angel Hair, Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Lemon pasta dish is great because the ingredients are easy to obtain and available year-round. Then there’s the flavor. The lemon zest adds a wonderful citrusy zing to the sweetness of the tomatoes, which is amped up with a bit of sugar. The shrimp adds a wonderful texture.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can chopped San Marzano tomatoes
¾ pound angel hair or capellini pasta
20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add chopped basil, oregano, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Cook for about 1 minute longer until aromas develop.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high, add wine, and let simmer for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, stir, and let simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, boil water in a large pot and cook pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs. Strain in a colander and set aside.
- Add shrimp to sauce and cook in the sauce for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Divide pasta among 4 bowls and top with sauce and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
