Shrimp and penne pasta
Shrimp and penne pasta with tomatoes, scallions and arugula is an easy, flavorful dish that’s topped with feta cheese. Great for a seafood dinner!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined (see notes)
- ¼ cup Italian dressing (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 oz. baby arugula
- 1 lb. penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- ⅓ cup feta cheese (or substitute blue cheese)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in Italian dressing, in a bag or bowl, for at least 15-20 minutes or up to an hour.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain when finished.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, scallions and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp and cook on one side for 2-3 minutes, then flip over and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Add the arugula and stir until it’s wilted in and the shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve over cooked penne pasta and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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Notes
I buy frozen shrimp and let them thaw in the fridge or in a colander with cold running water running over them. I use the 21-30 size shrimp, but you can use your favorite size.
You can use homemade Italian dressing or just a bottle from the store to marinate your shrimp. It’s great if you can marinate for 30 minutes to an hour, but even just 15 will do it.
I love the peppery bite from the baby arugula but you could substitute spinach if you prefer.
I use penne pasta with this, but bowtie or even spaghetti noodles would work.
You can also serve this with fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you have those on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 1483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
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