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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Feta
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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Feta

This deliciously simple pasta dish features shrimp sauteed with sun dried tomatoes and garlic, and topped with salty feta cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces fresh feta crumbled
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti until al dente is a large pot of salted water. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil, and once butter is melted add the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • In an even layer, add shrimp to the pan and season with salt. Cook about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp is opaque throughout.
  • Add cooked pasta to the pan with the shrimp, and toss with tongs until coated in the butter. Add pasta water as needed until the pasta is well coated.
  • Add parmesan and parsley, and toss to combine, adding more pasta water if needed. Season according to taste with salt.
  • Serve the pasta topped with crumbled feta, and enjoy!