This vibrant, springtime dish is a great weeknight dish because it comes together in just 30 minutes. Make sure to use very fresh rock shrimp and rinse then pat them dry before sautéing.
Cook Time:
Prep Time:
Total Time:30 min
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off from the cobs
1 small shallot, finely diced
1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound rock shrimp, rinsed and patted dry
Preparation:
Toss together the first six ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, boil a pot of water for the spaghetti; once the water boils add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, set a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
After a minute, add the butter to the pan and let it melt.
Once the butter is melted add the garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, then add the salt and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 more minute.
Add the shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 7 minutes.
Toss together the tomato and corn mixture with the shrimp and pasta, and serve immediately.