30-Minute Shrimp and Caramelized Onion Pasta That Will Wow You
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A savory dish combining tender shrimp with sweet caramelized onions over perfectly cooked pasta.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 8 oz pasta: choose your favorite type
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 2 large onions: thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil: for cooking
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 tbsp butter: for richness
- 1/2 tsp salt: to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper: freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes: optional for heat
- 1/4 cup white wine: for deglazing
- 1/4 cup parsley: chopped for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese: grated for serving
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Add garlic, butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Caramelize onions slowly for even sweetness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg