How to Make Tomato & Basil Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato and basil shrimp in garlic butter sauce is a delectable and indulgent dish that brings together the classic combination of succulent shrimp, fragrant garlic, and vibrant tomatoes and basil. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or when you're craving a restaurant-quality meal at home.

What sets this dish apart is the rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce that the shrimp are cooked in. The buttery richness, combined with the pungent aroma of fresh garlic, creates a mouthwat...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound angel hair pasta
  • 8 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, divided
  • ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp in hot butter, stirring occasionally, until the meat is opaque and bright pink on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a warm plate.
  • Cook and stir garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato, remaining 6 tablespoons butter, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil. Stir in cooked shrimp.
  • Serve over warm pasta and garnish with additional basil.
  • Nutrition

    799 cal.

    • Total Fat: 62g
    • Saturated Fat: 31g
    • Cholesterol: 297mg
    • Sodium: 864mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 474mg