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Shrimp Caprese

Shrimp Caprese Pasta: A Fresh and Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Shrimp Caprese pasta features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese, and succulent shrimp, making it a must-try dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 10 oz Rigatoni or penne pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a lighter option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 pkg Alouette reduced-fat garlic and herbs cheese Feel free to substitute with reduced-fat cream cheese or feta.
  • 16 oz Cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes are a suitable alternative.
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil Any vegetable oil can be a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced Fresh garlic is best.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined Consider chicken or tofu for a change.
  • ½ tbsp Butter Omit for a dairy-free version.
  • ½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes Optional for spice.
For the Garnish
  • 30 leaves Fresh basil leaves, chopped Use dried basil in a pinch.
  • 4 oz Fresh mozzarella, cubed Burrata is richer.
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan Pecorino Romano is a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • pot
  • Colander
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the Alouette cheese in a baking dish, surround with tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 minutes.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high. Season shrimp and cook about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
  4. Mash roasted tomatoes and cheese together, then stir in basil, mozzarella, and pasta until combined.
  5. Fold sautéed shrimp into the pasta mixture and serve warm, garnished with parmesan and extra basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal texture, avoid rubbery shrimp by cooking until pink. Customize ingredients as needed.

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