This grilled shrimp and tomato pasta recipe brings familiar ingredients together in a straightforward home-kitchen method. Read the ingredient list before starting, prepare the equipment in advance and follow the temperature and chilling guidance where relevant.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked linguine
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1/2 Teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions; reserve a little cooking water and drain.
  2. Toss tomatoes with half the olive oil and cook in a hot skillet or grill pan until blistered.
  3. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook in the remaining oil until opaque and firm throughout, about 2–3 minutes per side depending on size.
  4. Add butter, pasta and tomatoes, loosening with pasta water if needed. Toss with Parmesan and basil and serve immediately.

Recipe details

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4

Editorial note: This recipe has been reconstructed from an archive and has not been independently kitchen-tested.