Pasta com Camarão

Pasta com Camarão is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce. This dish combines the richness of traditional Italian pasta with vibrant Brazilian flavors, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fettuccine or linguine) - 150 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 150 grams
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (grated, optional) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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