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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Simple Shrimp Spaghetti

    Simple Shrimp Spaghetti

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    shrimp spaghetti pin

    I had no plans on sharing this idea when I started cooking it, but once I took a taste I thought, "Let me see if the family likes it. If they do I'll write it up."

    So I snapped some photos and then served.

    They LOVED IT!

    Even the kids!!

    At first, the-3-Year-Old wasn't impressed when I put it on the table.

    He was excited for "noodles" and all those yucky shrimp were in his way. He came around and even ate some of those yucky shrimp after a little coaxing!

    The whole dish was just something I made with that I had on hand. I like to keep a bag or two of shrimp in the freezer to mix up dinner. The fresh basil was from my garden and everything else is a basic pantry item for me.

    Here's what I did...

    Ingredients

    • 8oz uncooked whole wheat thin spaghetti
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 10g fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
    • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • juice of 1 lemon, plus some of the zest
    • Healthy pinch of salt
    • 1 pound medium shrimp, cleaned and unshelled

    Instructions

    Cook the pasta according to the package.

    (Note: I only cook 4 servings of spaghetti because there are 4 of us, and if I made the whole pound I'd end up eating way more than I should. I have a feeling once the boys get older I won't have that problem. )

    While waiting for the water to boil for the pasta, heat the oils in a medium pot over medium heat. I used a mix of olive oil and coconut oil because I like the sweetness the coconut oil brings. If you don't have it, just double up on the olive oil.

    Add the garlic to the warm oil and just as it turns slightly brown add the basil. They will get a little crisp and help flavor the oil. Only cook for a few seconds before adding the tomatoes.

    At this point I added a tablespoon of garlic powder because I only had 3 garlic cloves in the house and I wanted more garlic flavor.

    Mix everything together and add a bit of the zest from the lemon before juicing it and adding it to the pot. Mix in the salt and cook everything for a few minutes allowing the flavors to blend.

    By this time your water should be boiling so you can add the pasta.

    At the same time add the shrimp to the tomato and oil mixture. As soon as the shrimp turn pink, lower the heat to simmer.

    Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain. Combine the shrimp-tomato mixture with the pasta and top with some fresh basil.

    We served it with a side salad and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

    I'm still shocked that both boys AND The Husband liked this. It was a really super simple dish!

    Here's the nutritional information that I based on the total ingredients, but in all honesty, I don't think the fat is actually that high. Most of the liquid sinks to the bottom. I always count it all though. I'd rather overestimate than underestimate.

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    Simple Shrimp Spaghetti

    With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a tasty meal on the table in no time with this simple shrimp spaghetti recipe.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 455 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz uncooked whole wheat thin spaghetti
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 10 g fresh basil leaves chopped, plus extra for garnish
    • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • juice of 1 lemon plus some of the zest
    • Healthy pinch of salt
    • 1 pound medium shrimp cleaned and unshelled

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to the package.
      8 oz uncooked whole wheat thin spaghetti
    • While waiting for the water to boil for the pasta, heat the oils in a medium pot over medium heat. I used a mix of olive oil and coconut oil because I like the sweetness the coconut oil brings. If you don't have it, just double up on the olive oil.
      2 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Add the garlic to the warm oil and just as it turns slightly brown add the basil. They will get a little crisp and help flavor the oil. Only cook for a few seconds before adding the tomatoes.
      3 cloves of garlic, 10 g fresh basil leaves, 1 can diced tomatoes
    • At this point I added a tablespoon of garlic powder because I only had 3 garlic cloves in the house and I wanted more garlic flavor.
      1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • Mix everything together and add a bit of the zest from the lemon before juicing it and adding it to the pot. Mix in the salt and cook everything for a few minutes allowing the flavors to blend.
      juice of 1 lemon, Healthy pinch of salt
    • By this time your water should be boiling so you can add the pasta.
    • At the same time add the shrimp to the tomato and oil mixture. As soon as the shrimp turn pink, lower the heat to simmer.
      1 pound medium shrimp
    • Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain. Combine the shrimp-tomato mixture with the pasta and top with some fresh basil.
    • We served it with a side salad and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 659mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Shrimp, Spaghetti
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    1. Rebecca

      April 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      I made a very similar dish today for dinner. I used spinach instead of basil. Delicious!

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