Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic
Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic is a classic Italian-American pasta dish, typically featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic garlic, olive oil, and often a touch of white wine or red pepper flakes, tossed with linguine or spaghetti. It's a quick, flavorful meal that highlights the sweet brininess of the seafood against a simple, robust sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of high-quality protein from the shrimp and carbohydrates from the pasta, with healthy fats primarily from olive oil. A standard serving provides key nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12, and iron, and generally falls in the range of 500-700 calories, depending on portion size and oil usage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, this dish is a prime example of Italian 'cucina povera' or 'poor kitchen' philosophy, transforming simple, affordable ingredients like garlic, oil, and dried pasta into a luxurious-tasting meal. Nutritionally, the garlic provides allicin, a compound studied for its potential health benefits, while the shrimp offers a low-calorie, high-protein alternative to heavier meats.
