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Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes Recipe

Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in a delightful bowl of Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes. This easy-to-make dish combines succulent shrimp, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh corn in a luscious creamy sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a perfect summer pasta recipe that’s sure to please your taste buds!


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink; set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add tomatoes and corn, cook until tomatoes soften. Stir in cream and Parmesan, simmer gently. Add pasta and reserved water, toss to coat.
  4. Finish the dish: Return shrimp to skillet, combine. Remove from heat, stir in basil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
  • Substitute fresh corn with canned if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg