Shrimp Lentil Pasta Recipe | Easy Dinner Recipes

Learn how to make a delicious dinner of pan cooked shrimp with lentil pasta. 

Ingredients:

• 1-½ Cups Red Lentil Pasta (112g)

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (15ml)

• 1 lb. Uncooked Shrimp (453g)

• ¼ Cup Chopped Red Onion (40g)

• 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic (5g)

• 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley (1.5g)

• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (15ml)

• ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (0.9g)

• ½ Teaspoon Thyme (0.45g)

• 1 Cup Sliced Cherry Tomatoes (150g)

• Salt & Pepper to Taste 

Directions:

1. Cook the lentil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook  2-3 minutes on each side or until done. Add the red onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add the parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, thyme, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook only until the onion and tomatoes are tender. Add the cooked pasta, stirring together only until warmed through. Serve warm.

| Makes About 2 servings.