Spaghetti with shrimp and green beans
4 servings
20 minutes
Spaghetti with shrimp and green beans is the embodiment of Mediterranean lightness and freshness. Italian cuisine is famous for its ability to create harmonious dishes from simple ingredients, and this recipe is a great example. The combination of tender shrimp, slightly crunchy green beans, and aromatic tomatoes with garlic creates a rich flavor with a light sweetness from the seafood and spiciness from the spices. Olive oil gives the dish a velvety texture, while dried basil and oregano fill it with spicy notes. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or an exquisite lunch, especially when paired with white wine. It is not only delicious but also healthy as it contains lean proteins and fiber. Enjoy the taste of Italy in every forkful!
1
Boil the shrimp in salted water for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, but do not drain the water. Set the shrimp aside.
- Peeled shrimp: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
2
We boil green beans in shrimp broth for about 10 minutes.
- Green beans (frozen): 200 g
3
Drain the water, set the beans aside. Cook the spaghetti strictly according to the instructions on the package to avoid being hard or overcooked.
- Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 250 g
4
We clean the garlic and chop it finely. We wash the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
5
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Sauté on low heat for about 1 minute. Add salt, pepper, spices and mix.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Dried oregano: pinch
- Dried basil: pinch
6
Then we add the cooked spaghetti, shrimp, beans, and mix everything.
- Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 250 g
- Peeled shrimp: 400 g
- Green beans (frozen): 200 g