Garlic Tomato Basil Shrimp & Pasta
Garlic Tomato Basil Shrimp & Pasta
Hello, my fellow foodie adventurers!
Today’s Kitchen Quest is a seaside triumph: Garlic Tomato Basil Shrimp & Pasta. I don’t make this dish often, and I honestly can’t figure out why. It’s not complicated, and the flavors that come together in this silky pasta are nothing short of incredible. I had to pull myself away from the table to stop eating the rest of it—I already had two helpings and was ready for more!
To kick things off, I opened one of my favorites, St. James Velvet Whites, to use in the marinade. I always cook with what I’d happily drink solo, and this Missouri-made wine is a gem. It’s worth the trip to visit the winery if you enjoy that sort of thing—we’ve been there twice!
But back to the dish. This meal is a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors and simple joys—perfect for wielding your skillet like a true culinary hero. Imagine this: plump shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, herbs, lemon, and white wine. Then, it’s tossed with tender angel hair pasta and a lively tomato sauce kissed with fresh basil. The marinade infuses the shrimp with tangy magic, while the sauce simmers into a rich, summery potion. It’s light yet hearty, quick to whip up, and bursting with so much flavor it’ll transport you straight to the Italian coast. Finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil, this dish will have you hooked—ready to dive in and claim this treasure?
Ingredients You’ll Need (Your Quest Inventory):
Shrimp Marinade:
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2 lb shelled, uncooked shrimp (the ocean’s champions)
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3 tsp minced garlic (the bold essence)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (verdant banners)
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1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (a woodland whisper)
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¾ cup olive oil (the golden flame)
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2 tbsp lemon juice (the citrus spark)
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1 tsp salt (the seasoning rune)
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1 tsp black pepper (a shadow kiss)
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2 tbsp white wine (the vintner’s elixir)
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Tomato Sauce:
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10 Roma tomatoes, diced (ruby spoils)
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5 tsp minced garlic (more bold essence)
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3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (fragrant scouts)
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1 tsp salt (a subtle charm)
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1 tsp black pepper (a dark whisper)
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2 tsp garlic tomato basil seasoning (the enchanted dust)
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Pasta:
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16 oz angel hair pasta (the delicate scrolls)
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Garnish:
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Fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese (the final flourish)
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How To Create the Feast (The Quest Steips):
For the Marinade:
For the Tomato Sauce:
3. Gather the Spoils: Dice the 10 Roma tomatoes and toss them into a bowl with 5 tsp minced garlic, 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp garlic tomato basil seasoning—your sauce base is ready!
4. Simmer the Magic: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat—add the tomato mixture and sauté for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
For the Feast:
5. Cook the Scrolls: While the sauce works its magic, boil the 16-oz angel hair pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside, tender and ready.
6. Unite the Forces: Add the marinated shrimp (with all the marinade) to the tomato sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and are fully cooked through.
7. Forge the Feast: Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl, pour the shrimp and sauce over it, and fold everything together—let the flavors meld into a glorious alliance!
8. Crown Your Creation: Garnish with fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan—serve hot and revel in the seaside triumph!
Tips, Tricks & Tasty Variations
Cooking Tricks:
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Marinade Boost: Reserve a tbsp of marinade to drizzle over the finished dish—add an extra zesty kick!
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Tomato Hack: Use a potato masher to break down the tomatoes while cooking—speed up the sauce consistency.
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Pasta Prep: Toss the cooked pasta with a drizzle of olive oil—keep it from sticking while you finish the sauce.
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Shrimp Saver: Don’t overcook the shrimp—pull them off as soon as they’re pink to keep them tender!
Tasty Variations:
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Spicy Skirmish: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade or sauce—ignite a fiercer flame!
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Veggie Vault: Toss in sautéed spinach or cherry tomatoes—extra loot for your pasta realm.
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Herb Quest: Swap oregano for thyme or add fresh dill—a new fragrant banner to wave proudly.
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Cheese Twist: Trade Parmesan for pecorino romano or feta—shifts the loot to sharper or tangier realms!
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Seafood Pact: Mix in scallops or clams with the shrimp—doubles the ocean’s bounty.
Garlic Tomato Basil Shrimp & Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 Oz. Angel Hair Pasta
Shrimp Marinade
- 2 Lb Shelled Uncooked Shrimp
- 3 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Oregano Chopped
- 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 2 Tbsp White Wine
Tomato Sauce
- 10 Roma Tomatoes Diced
- 5 Tsp. Minced Garlic
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh Basil Chopped
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Tsp. Pepper
- 2 Tsp. Garlic Tomato Basil Seasoning
Instructions
For The Marinade
- In a large bowl add the 3 Tsp. minced garlic, 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley and 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, 3/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper & white wine.
- Peel the shrimp add to the marinade and mix well to coat evenly. Place in the fridge for up to three hours.
For the Tomato Sauce
- Dice all the tomatoes and place in a bowl with the minced garlic, basil, salt, pepper and garlic tomato basil seasoning.
- Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the tomato mixture for about 30 minutes. or until it reaches the desired consistency.
- White that is working its magic cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Add the marinade and shrimp to the tomato sauce and cook until done.
- Add everything to a large bowl and fold together.
- Garlic with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.